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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.55, 1,562.66 and 603.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.55, 1,562.66 and 603.31 is: 905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.55 : 1,562.66 = 603.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.55/1,562.66 = 603.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.55x = 1,562.66 × 603.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.55x = 942,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,768.40/1,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.16

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