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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.71, 1,731.50 and 606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.71, 1,731.50 and 606.22 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.71 : 1,731.50 = 606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.71/1,731.50 = 606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.71x = 1,731.50 × 606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.71x = 1,049,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,669.93/1,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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