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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.71, 2,276.61 and 903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.71, 2,276.61 and 903.74 is: 1,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.71 : 2,276.61 = 903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.71/2,276.61 = 903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.71x = 2,276.61 × 903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.71x = 2,057,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,452.14/1,649.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.16

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