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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.10, 1,355.46 and 903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.10, 1,355.46 and 903.34 is: 1,248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.10 : 1,355.46 = 903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.10/1,355.46 = 903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.10x = 1,355.46 × 903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.10x = 1,224,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,441.24/981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.03

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