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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.74, 1,770.69 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.74, 1,770.69 and 603.02 is: 905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.74 : 1,770.69 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.74/1,770.69 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.74x = 1,770.69 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.74x = 1,067,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,761.48/1,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.08

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