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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.18, 1,727.37 and 604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.18, 1,727.37 and 604.89 is: 906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.18 : 1,727.37 = 604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.18/1,727.37 = 604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.18x = 1,727.37 × 604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.18x = 1,044,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,868.84/1,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.86

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