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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.46, 1,631.59 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.46, 1,631.59 and 603.86 is: 903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.46 : 1,631.59 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.46/1,631.59 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.46x = 1,631.59 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.46x = 985,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,245.67/1,090.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.51

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