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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.64, 1,727.94 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.64, 1,727.94 and 603.66 is: 905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.64 : 1,727.94 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.64/1,727.94 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.64x = 1,727.94 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.64x = 1,043,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,088.26/1,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.74

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