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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.58, 1,726.95 and 603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.58, 1,726.95 and 603.15 is: 905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.58 : 1,726.95 = 603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.58/1,726.95 = 603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.58x = 1,726.95 × 603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.58x = 1,041,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,609.89/1,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.30

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