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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.36, 1,724.34 and 661.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.36, 1,724.34 and 661.53 is: 992.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.36 : 1,724.34 = 661.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.36/1,724.34 = 661.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.36x = 1,724.34 × 661.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.36x = 1,140,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,702.64/1,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.47

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