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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.74, 2,276.66 and 903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.74, 2,276.66 and 903.68 is: 1,247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.74 : 2,276.66 = 903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.74/2,276.66 = 903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.74x = 2,276.66 × 903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.74x = 2,057,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,372.11/1,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.09

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