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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.59, 1,830.42 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.59, 1,830.42 and 603.99 is: 906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.59 : 1,830.42 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.59/1,830.42 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.59x = 1,830.42 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.59x = 1,105,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,555.38/1,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.50

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