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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.56 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.56 and 603 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,059.56 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,059.56 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,059.56 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 1,241,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,914.68/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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