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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.06, 2,815.77 and 903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.06, 2,815.77 and 903.66 is: 1,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.06 : 2,815.77 = 903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.06/2,815.77 = 903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.06x = 2,815.77 × 903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.06x = 2,544,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,498.72/1,878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.85

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