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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.11, 1,892.33 and 603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.11, 1,892.33 and 603.73 is: 905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.11 : 1,892.33 = 603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.11/1,892.33 = 603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.11x = 1,892.33 × 603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.11x = 1,142,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,456.39/1,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.91

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