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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.03, 2,404.76 and 616.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.03, 2,404.76 and 616.45 is: 924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.03 : 2,404.76 = 616.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.03/2,404.76 = 616.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.03x = 2,404.76 × 616.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.03x = 1,482,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,414.30/1,603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.76

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