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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.64, 1,243.80 and 754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.64, 1,243.80 and 754.60 is: 1,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.64 : 1,243.80 = 754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.64/1,243.80 = 754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.64x = 1,243.80 × 754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.64x = 938,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,571.48/903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.66

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