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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 2,001.72 and 603.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 2,001.72 and 603.85 is: 905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 2,001.72 = 603.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/2,001.72 = 603.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 2,001.72 × 603.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 1,208,738.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,738.62/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.92

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