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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.33, 1,727.12 and 604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.33, 1,727.12 and 604.21 is: 905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.33 : 1,727.12 = 604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.33/1,727.12 = 604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.33x = 1,727.12 × 604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.33x = 1,043,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,543.61/1,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.60

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