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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.19, 1,381.20 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.19, 1,381.20 and 603 is: 831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.19 : 1,381.20 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.19/1,381.20 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.19x = 1,381.20 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.19x = 832,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,863.60/1,001.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.87

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