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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.63, 1,246.70 and 737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.63, 1,246.70 and 737.55 is: 1,017.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.63 : 1,246.70 = 737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.63/1,246.70 = 737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.63x = 1,246.70 × 737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.63x = 919,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,503.59/903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.57

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