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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,272.66 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,272.66 and 903.04 is: 1,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,272.66 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,272.66 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,272.66 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 1,149,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,262.89/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.55

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