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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.61, 1,729.41 and 604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.61, 1,729.41 and 604.66 is: 907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.61 : 1,729.41 = 604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.61/1,729.41 = 604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.61x = 1,729.41 × 604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.61x = 1,045,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,696.40/1,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.25

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