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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.05, 2,212.15 and 904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.05, 2,212.15 and 904.29 is: 1,247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.05 : 2,212.15 = 904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.05/2,212.15 = 904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.05x = 2,212.15 × 904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.05x = 2,000,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,425.12/1,603.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.89

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