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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.03, 1,285.08 and 902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.03, 1,285.08 and 902.98 is: 1,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.03 : 1,285.08 = 902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.03/1,285.08 = 902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.03x = 1,285.08 × 902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.03x = 1,160,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,401.54/938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.06

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