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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.38, 2,855.99 and 863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.38, 2,855.99 and 863.70 is: 1,295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.38 : 2,855.99 = 863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.38/2,855.99 = 863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.38x = 2,855.99 × 863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.38x = 2,466,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,718.56/1,903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.97

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