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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.71, 2,014.74 and 603.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.71, 2,014.74 and 603.19 is: 904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.71 : 2,014.74 = 603.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.71/2,014.74 = 603.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.71x = 2,014.74 × 603.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.71x = 1,215,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,271.02/1,343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.41

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