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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.45, 1,729.23 and 605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.45, 1,729.23 and 605.50 is: 906.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.45 : 1,729.23 = 605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.45/1,729.23 = 605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.45x = 1,729.23 × 605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.45x = 1,047,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,048.77/1,154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.97

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