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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.49, 1,726.70 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.49, 1,726.70 and 603.12 is: 904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.49 : 1,726.70 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.49/1,726.70 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.49x = 1,726.70 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.49x = 1,041,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,404.29/1,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.40

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