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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.51, 1,338.03 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.51, 1,338.03 and 803.46 is: 1,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.51 : 1,338.03 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.51/1,338.03 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.51x = 1,338.03 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.51x = 1,075,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,053.58/969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.86

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