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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.62, 1,466.64 and 903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.62, 1,466.64 and 903.06 is: 1,352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.62 : 1,466.64 = 903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.62/1,466.64 = 903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.62x = 1,466.64 × 903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.62x = 1,324,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,463.92/979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.02

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