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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.20, 2,017.07 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.20, 2,017.07 and 603.72 is: 905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.20 : 2,017.07 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.20/2,017.07 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.20x = 2,017.07 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.20x = 1,217,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,742.48/1,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.93

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