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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.92, 1,466.08 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.92, 1,466.08 and 903.08 is: 1,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.92 : 1,466.08 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.92/1,466.08 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.92x = 1,466.08 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.92x = 1,323,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,987.53/980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.74

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