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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.32, 1,554.06 and 603.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.32, 1,554.06 and 603.78 is: 905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.32 : 1,554.06 = 603.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.32/1,554.06 = 603.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.32x = 1,554.06 × 603.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.32x = 938,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,310.35/1,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.43

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