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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.67, 2,074.31 and 603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.67, 2,074.31 and 603.08 is: 904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.67 : 2,074.31 = 603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.67/2,074.31 = 603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.67x = 2,074.31 × 603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.67x = 1,250,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,974.87/1,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.10

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