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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.02, 1,728.58 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.02, 1,728.58 and 604.74 is: 907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.02 : 1,728.58 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.02/1,728.58 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.02x = 1,728.58 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.02x = 1,045,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,341.47/1,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.40

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