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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,554.60 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,554.60 and 603.92 is: 904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,554.60 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,554.60 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,554.60 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 938,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,854.03/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.41

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