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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.60, 1,729.20 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.60, 1,729.20 and 604.64 is: 907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.60 : 1,729.20 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.60/1,729.20 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.60x = 1,729.20 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.60x = 1,045,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,534.84/1,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.11

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