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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.83, 1,730.31 and 605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.83, 1,730.31 and 605.95 is: 908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.83 : 1,730.31 = 605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.83/1,730.31 = 605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.83x = 1,730.31 × 605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.83x = 1,048,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,481.34/1,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.70

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