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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.81, 2,276.65 and 903.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.81, 2,276.65 and 903.63 is: 1,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.81 : 2,276.65 = 903.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.81/2,276.65 = 903.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.81x = 2,276.65 × 903.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.81x = 2,057,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,249.24/1,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.96

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