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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.65, 1,736.61 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.65, 1,736.61 and 608.09 is: 913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.65 : 1,736.61 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.65/1,736.61 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.65x = 1,736.61 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.65x = 1,056,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,010.83/1,155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.78

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