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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,285.13 and 903.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,285.13 and 903.01 is: 1,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,285.13 = 903.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,285.13 = 903.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,285.13 × 903.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 1,160,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,477.51/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.10

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