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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.72, 1,731.52 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.72, 1,731.52 and 606.76 is: 909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.72 : 1,731.52 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.72/1,731.52 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.72x = 1,731.52 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.72x = 1,050,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,617.08/1,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.85

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