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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.67, 1,730.41 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.67, 1,730.41 and 606.70 is: 908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.67 : 1,730.41 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.67/1,730.41 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.67x = 1,730.41 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.67x = 1,049,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,839.75/1,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.43

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