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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.36, 1,524.39 and 603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.36, 1,524.39 and 603.57 is: 907.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.36 : 1,524.39 = 603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.36/1,524.39 = 603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.36x = 1,524.39 × 603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.36x = 920,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,076.07/1,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.05

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