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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.50, 1,484.27 and 603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.50, 1,484.27 and 603.39 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.50 : 1,484.27 = 603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.50/1,484.27 = 603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.50x = 1,484.27 × 603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.50x = 895,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,598.49/1,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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