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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.03, 2,592.87 and 603.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.03, 2,592.87 and 603.01 is: 904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.03 : 2,592.87 = 603.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.03/2,592.87 = 603.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.03x = 2,592.87 × 603.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.03x = 1,563,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,526.54/1,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.28

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