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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.94, 1,636.53 and 603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.94, 1,636.53 and 603.51 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.94 : 1,636.53 = 603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.94/1,636.53 = 603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.94x = 1,636.53 × 603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.94x = 987,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,662.22/1,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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