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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,364.48 and 903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,364.48 and 903.25 is: 1,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,364.48 = 903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,364.48 = 903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,364.48 × 903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 1,232,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,459.74/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.98

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