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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.97, 1,944.37 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.97, 1,944.37 and 603.70 is: 904.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.97 : 1,944.37 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.97/1,944.37 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.97x = 1,944.37 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.97x = 1,173,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,816.17/1,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.35

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