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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.99, 1,382.73 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.99, 1,382.73 and 603.70 is: 833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.99 : 1,382.73 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.99/1,382.73 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.99x = 1,382.73 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.99x = 834,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,748.38/1,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.09

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