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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.36, 1,722.84 and 660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.36, 1,722.84 and 660.54 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.36 : 1,722.84 = 660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.36/1,722.84 = 660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.36x = 1,722.84 × 660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.36x = 1,138,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,004.73/1,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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