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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.98, 1,728.12 and 605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.98, 1,728.12 and 605.42 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.98 : 1,728.12 = 605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.98/1,728.12 = 605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.98x = 1,728.12 × 605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.98x = 1,046,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,238.41/1,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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