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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,385.22 and 605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,385.22 and 605.55 is: 835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,385.22 = 605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,385.22 = 605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,385.22 × 605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 838,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,819.97/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.74

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