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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.93, 1,246.50 and 737.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.93, 1,246.50 and 737.61 is: 1,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.93 : 1,246.50 = 737.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.93/1,246.50 = 737.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.93x = 1,246.50 × 737.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.93x = 919,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,430.87/903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.15

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