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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.28, 1,772.46 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.28, 1,772.46 and 604.56 is: 907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.28 : 1,772.46 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.28/1,772.46 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.28x = 1,772.46 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.28x = 1,071,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,558.42/1,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.12

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