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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.04, 1,718.76 and 904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.04, 1,718.76 and 904.80 is: 1,351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.04 : 1,718.76 = 904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.04/1,718.76 = 904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.04x = 1,718.76 × 904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.04x = 1,555,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,134.05/1,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.07

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