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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.85, 1,729.58 and 604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.85, 1,729.58 and 604.89 is: 907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.85 : 1,729.58 = 604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.85/1,729.58 = 604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.85x = 1,729.58 × 604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.85x = 1,046,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,205.65/1,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.50

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