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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.36, 1,729.23 and 605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.36, 1,729.23 and 605.93 is: 908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.36 : 1,729.23 = 605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.36/1,729.23 = 605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.36x = 1,729.23 × 605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.36x = 1,047,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,794.55/1,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.47

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