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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.80, 1,683.60 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.80, 1,683.60 and 603.50 is: 903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.80 : 1,683.60 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.80/1,683.60 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.80x = 1,683.60 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.80x = 1,016,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,052.60/1,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.32

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