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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.86, 1,830.60 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.86, 1,830.60 and 603.24 is: 904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.86 : 1,830.60 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.86/1,830.60 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.86x = 1,830.60 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.86x = 1,104,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,291.14/1,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.52

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