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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.32, 1,522.29 and 603.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.32, 1,522.29 and 603.78 is: 906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.32 : 1,522.29 = 603.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.32/1,522.29 = 603.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.32x = 1,522.29 × 603.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.32x = 919,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,128.26/1,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.16

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