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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.81, 1,728.18 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.81, 1,728.18 and 604.35 is: 906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.81 : 1,728.18 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.81/1,728.18 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.81x = 1,728.18 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.81x = 1,044,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,425.58/1,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.77

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