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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.68, 1,553.96 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.68, 1,553.96 and 603.52 is: 903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.68 : 1,553.96 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.68/1,553.96 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.68x = 1,553.96 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.68x = 937,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,845.94/1,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.79

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