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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.62, 1,730.93 and 605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.62, 1,730.93 and 605.67 is: 908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.62 : 1,730.93 = 605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.62/1,730.93 = 605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.62x = 1,730.93 × 605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.62x = 1,048,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,378.27/1,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.77

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