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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.80, 1,829.91 and 603.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.80, 1,829.91 and 603.23 is: 904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.80 : 1,829.91 = 603.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.80/1,829.91 = 603.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.80x = 1,829.91 × 603.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.80x = 1,103,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,861.18/1,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.21

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