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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.29, 1,554.43 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.29, 1,554.43 and 603.14 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.29 : 1,554.43 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.29/1,554.43 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.29x = 1,554.43 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.29x = 937,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,541.20/1,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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