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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.04, 1,878.12 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.04, 1,878.12 and 603.32 is: 905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.04 : 1,878.12 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.04/1,878.12 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.04x = 1,878.12 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.04x = 1,133,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,107.36/1,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.01

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