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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.15, 1,731.83 and 606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.15, 1,731.83 and 606.44 is: 909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.15 : 1,731.83 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.15/1,731.83 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.15x = 1,731.83 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.15x = 1,050,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,245.95/1,154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.97

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