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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.24, 1,722.58 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.24, 1,722.58 and 661.88 is: 992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.24 : 1,722.58 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.24/1,722.58 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.24x = 1,722.58 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.24x = 1,140,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,141.25/1,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.08

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