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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.68, 1,637.74 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.68, 1,637.74 and 603.70 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.68 : 1,637.74 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.68/1,637.74 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.68x = 1,637.74 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.68x = 988,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,711.21/1,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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