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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.56, 1,729.55 and 605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.56, 1,729.55 and 605.14 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.56 : 1,729.55 = 605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.56/1,729.55 = 605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.56x = 1,729.55 × 605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.56x = 1,046,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,617.08/1,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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