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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.99, 1,683.88 and 603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.99, 1,683.88 and 603.68 is: 903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.99 : 1,683.88 = 603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.99/1,683.88 = 603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.99x = 1,683.88 × 603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.99x = 1,016,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,524.68/1,124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.59

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