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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.58, 1,716.87 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.58, 1,716.87 and 657.32 is: 985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.58 : 1,716.87 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.58/1,716.87 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.58x = 1,716.87 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.58x = 1,128,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,532.99/1,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.98

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