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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.39, 2,212.50 and 904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.39, 2,212.50 and 904.77 is: 1,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.39 : 2,212.50 = 904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.39/2,212.50 = 904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.39x = 2,212.50 × 904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.39x = 2,001,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,803.63/1,603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.48

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