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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.35, 1,770.54 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.35, 1,770.54 and 603.63 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.35 : 1,770.54 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.35/1,770.54 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.35x = 1,770.54 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.35x = 1,068,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,751.06/1,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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