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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.81, 1,781.95 and 603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.81, 1,781.95 and 603.13 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.81 : 1,781.95 = 603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.81/1,781.95 = 603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.81x = 1,781.95 × 603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.81x = 1,074,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,753.53/1,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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