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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.61, 1,643.38 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.61, 1,643.38 and 603.11 is: 903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.61 : 1,643.38 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.61/1,643.38 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.61x = 1,643.38 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.61x = 991,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,141.51/1,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.83

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