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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.62 and 605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.62 and 605.40 is: 908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.90 : 1,729.62 = 605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.90/1,729.62 = 605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.90x = 1,729.62 × 605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.90x = 1,047,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,111.95/1,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.24

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