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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.53, 1,518.72 and 603.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.53, 1,518.72 and 603.17 is: 832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.53 : 1,518.72 = 603.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.53/1,518.72 = 603.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.53x = 1,518.72 × 603.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.53x = 916,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,046.34/1,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.37

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