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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.83, 1,731.25 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.83, 1,731.25 and 605.88 is: 909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.83 : 1,731.25 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.83/1,731.25 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.83x = 1,731.25 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.83x = 1,048,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,937.00/1,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.09

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