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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.55, 2,742.15 and 903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.55, 2,742.15 and 903.80 is: 1,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.55 : 2,742.15 = 903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.55/2,742.15 = 903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.55x = 2,742.15 × 903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.55x = 2,478,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,355.17/1,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.37

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