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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.75, 1,554.45 and 603.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.75, 1,554.45 and 603.21 is: 905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.75 : 1,554.45 = 603.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.75/1,554.45 = 603.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.75x = 1,554.45 × 603.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.75x = 937,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,659.78/1,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.30

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