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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.89, 1,734.62 and 608.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.89, 1,734.62 and 608.47 is: 913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.89 : 1,734.62 = 608.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.89/1,734.62 = 608.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.89x = 1,734.62 × 608.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.89x = 1,055,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,456.85/1,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.11

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