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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.13, 1,522.55 and 603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.13, 1,522.55 and 603.46 is: 906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.13 : 1,522.55 = 603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.13/1,522.55 = 603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.13x = 1,522.55 × 603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.13x = 918,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,798.02/1,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.00

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