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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.83, 2,276.76 and 903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.83, 2,276.76 and 903.78 is: 1,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.83 : 2,276.76 = 903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.83/2,276.76 = 903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.83x = 2,276.76 × 903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.83x = 2,057,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,692.41/1,649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.22

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