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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.47, 1,943.61 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.47, 1,943.61 and 603.20 is: 903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.47 : 1,943.61 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.47/1,943.61 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.47x = 1,943.61 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.47x = 1,172,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,375.83/1,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.59

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