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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.76, 1,726.86 and 603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.76, 1,726.86 and 603.38 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.76 : 1,726.86 = 603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.76/1,726.86 = 603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.76x = 1,726.86 × 603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.76x = 1,041,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,952.79/1,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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