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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.08, 1,727.46 and 604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.08, 1,727.46 and 604.82 is: 906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.08 : 1,727.46 = 604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.08/1,727.46 = 604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.08x = 1,727.46 × 604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.08x = 1,044,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,802.36/1,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.88

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