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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.66, 1,734 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.66, 1,734 and 607.72 is: 911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.66 : 1,734 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.66/1,734 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.66x = 1,734 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.66x = 1,053,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,786.48/1,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.85

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