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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.67, 1,829.65 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.67, 1,829.65 and 603.06 is: 903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.67 : 1,829.65 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.67/1,829.65 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.67x = 1,829.65 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.67x = 1,103,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,388.73/1,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.92

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