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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.49, 2,276.29 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.49, 2,276.29 and 903.44 is: 1,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.49 : 2,276.29 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.49/2,276.29 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.49x = 2,276.29 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.49x = 2,056,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,498.26/1,649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.75

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