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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.08, 1,403.50 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.08, 1,403.50 and 603 is: 832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.08 : 1,403.50 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.08/1,403.50 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.08x = 1,403.50 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.08x = 846,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,310.50/1,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.10

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