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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,425.18 and 903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,425.18 and 903.48 is: 1,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,425.18 = 903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,425.18 = 903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,425.18 × 903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 1,287,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,621.63/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.51

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