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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.65, 2,001.96 and 603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.65, 2,001.96 and 603.73 is: 905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.65 : 2,001.96 = 603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.65/2,001.96 = 603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.65x = 2,001.96 × 603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.65x = 1,208,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,643.31/1,334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.59

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