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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.33, 1,553.42 and 603.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.33, 1,553.42 and 603.17 is: 903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.33 : 1,553.42 = 603.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.33/1,553.42 = 603.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.33x = 1,553.42 × 603.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.33x = 936,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,973.33/1,037.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.25

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