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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.60, 2,739.60 and 903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.60, 2,739.60 and 903.30 is: 1,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.60 : 2,739.60 = 903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.60/2,739.60 = 903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.60x = 2,739.60 × 903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.60x = 2,474,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,680.68/1,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.06

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