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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,436.43 and 903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,436.43 and 903.88 is: 1,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,436.43 = 903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,436.43 = 903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,436.43 × 903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 1,298,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,369.57/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.73

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