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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.78, 1,686.09 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.78, 1,686.09 and 603.99 is: 905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.78 : 1,686.09 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.78/1,686.09 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.78x = 1,686.09 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.78x = 1,018,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,381.50/1,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.41

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