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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.09, 1,780.87 and 603.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.09, 1,780.87 and 603.53 is: 904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.09 : 1,780.87 = 603.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.09/1,780.87 = 603.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.09x = 1,780.87 × 603.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.09x = 1,074,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,808.47/1,188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.65

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