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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.04, 1,522.80 and 603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.04, 1,522.80 and 603.71 is: 905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.04 : 1,522.80 = 603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.04/1,522.80 = 603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.04x = 1,522.80 × 603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.04x = 919,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,329.59/1,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.71

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