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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.98, 1,725.12 and 603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.98, 1,725.12 and 603.42 is: 904.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.98 : 1,725.12 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.98/1,725.12 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.98x = 1,725.12 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.98x = 1,040,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,971.91/1,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.42

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