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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.79, 1,730.34 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.79, 1,730.34 and 606.42 is: 908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.79 : 1,730.34 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.79/1,730.34 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.79x = 1,730.34 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.79x = 1,049,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,312.78/1,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.66

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