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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.10, 1,891.91 and 603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.10, 1,891.91 and 603.79 is: 905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.10 : 1,891.91 = 603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.10/1,891.91 = 603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.10x = 1,891.91 × 603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.10x = 1,142,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,309.72/1,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.09

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