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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.64, 1,674.18 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.64, 1,674.18 and 603 is: 904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.64 : 1,674.18 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.64/1,674.18 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.64x = 1,674.18 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.64x = 1,009,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,530.54/1,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.89

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