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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.12, 2,526.40 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.12, 2,526.40 and 903.04 is: 1,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.12 : 2,526.40 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.12/2,526.40 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.12x = 2,526.40 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.12x = 2,281,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,440.26/1,685.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.87

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