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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.30, 1,729.02 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.30, 1,729.02 and 604.92 is: 907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.30 : 1,729.02 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.30/1,729.02 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.30x = 1,729.02 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.30x = 1,045,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,918.78/1,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.68

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