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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,246.10 and 793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,246.10 and 793.04 is: 1,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,246.10 = 793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,246.10 = 793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,246.10 × 793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 988,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,196.95/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.62

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