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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,555.20 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,555.20 and 603.36 is: 906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,555.20 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,555.20 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,555.20 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 938,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,345.47/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.30

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