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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.86, 1,523.63 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.86, 1,523.63 and 603.06 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.86 : 1,523.63 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.86/1,523.63 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.86x = 1,523.63 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.86x = 918,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,840.31/1,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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