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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.12, 1,730.62 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.12, 1,730.62 and 605.80 is: 909.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.12 : 1,730.62 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.12/1,730.62 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.12x = 1,730.62 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.12x = 1,048,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,409.60/1,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.19

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