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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.39, 2,660.42 and 603.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.39, 2,660.42 and 603.34 is: 905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.39 : 2,660.42 = 603.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.39/2,660.42 = 603.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.39x = 2,660.42 × 603.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.39x = 1,605,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,138.45/1,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.13

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