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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,415.64 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,415.64 and 903.69 is: 1,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,415.64 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,415.64 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,415.64 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 1,279,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,303.10/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.40

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