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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.58, 1,731.43 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.58, 1,731.43 and 606.70 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.58 : 1,731.43 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.58/1,731.43 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.58x = 1,731.43 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.58x = 1,050,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,458.58/1,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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