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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.59, 1,285.83 and 903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.59, 1,285.83 and 903.53 is: 1,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.59 : 1,285.83 = 903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.59/1,285.83 = 903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.59x = 1,285.83 × 903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.59x = 1,161,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,789.19/938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.81

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