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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.51, 1,727.56 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.51, 1,727.56 and 603.54 is: 905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.51 : 1,727.56 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.51/1,727.56 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.51x = 1,727.56 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.51x = 1,042,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,651.56/1,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.47

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