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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.98, 1,892.66 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.98, 1,892.66 and 603.45 is: 905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.98 : 1,892.66 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.98/1,892.66 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.98x = 1,892.66 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.98x = 1,142,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,122.66/1,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.02

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