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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.68, 1,404.42 and 603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.68, 1,404.42 and 603.68 is: 833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.68 : 1,404.42 = 603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.68/1,404.42 = 603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.68x = 1,404.42 × 603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.68x = 847,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,820.27/1,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.09

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