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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.50, 2,058.78 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.50, 2,058.78 and 603 is: 904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.50 : 2,058.78 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.50/2,058.78 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.50x = 2,058.78 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.50x = 1,241,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,444.34/1,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.51

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