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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.56, 1,726.07 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.56, 1,726.07 and 602.91 is: 904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.56 : 1,726.07 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.56/1,726.07 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.56x = 1,726.07 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.56x = 1,040,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,661.85/1,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.48

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