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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.45, 2,276.24 and 903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.45, 2,276.24 and 903.42 is: 1,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.45 : 2,276.24 = 903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.45/2,276.24 = 903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.45x = 2,276.24 × 903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.45x = 2,056,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,400.74/1,649.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.72

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