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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.11, 1,875.34 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.11, 1,875.34 and 603.33 is: 903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.11 : 1,875.34 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.11/1,875.34 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.11x = 1,875.34 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.11x = 1,131,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,448.88/1,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.63

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