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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.70, 1,727.70 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.70, 1,727.70 and 604.60 is: 906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.70 : 1,727.70 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.70/1,727.70 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.70x = 1,727.70 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.70x = 1,044,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,567.42/1,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.19

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