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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.12, 1,729.12 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.12, 1,729.12 and 604.80 is: 907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.12 : 1,729.12 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.12/1,729.12 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.12x = 1,729.12 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.12x = 1,045,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,771.78/1,152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.69

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