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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.85, 1,728.08 and 603.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.85, 1,728.08 and 603.89 is: 905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.85 : 1,728.08 = 603.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.85/1,728.08 = 603.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.85x = 1,728.08 × 603.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.85x = 1,043,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,558.57/1,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.98

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