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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.26, 1,553.86 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.26, 1,553.86 and 603.50 is: 904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.26 : 1,553.86 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.26/1,553.86 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.26x = 1,553.86 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.26x = 937,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,754.51/1,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.07

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