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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.33, 1,728.07 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.33, 1,728.07 and 603.90 is: 906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.33 : 1,728.07 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.33/1,728.07 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.33x = 1,728.07 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.33x = 1,043,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,579.96/1,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.42

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