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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,346.76 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,346.76 and 841.44 is: 1,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,346.76 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,346.76 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,346.76 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 1,133,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,217.73/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.95

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