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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.62, 1,728.43 and 604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.62, 1,728.43 and 604.19 is: 906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.62 : 1,728.43 = 604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.62/1,728.43 = 604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.62x = 1,728.43 × 604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.62x = 1,044,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,300.12/1,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.81

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