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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.72, 1,724.54 and 666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.72, 1,724.54 and 666.15 is: 999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.72 : 1,724.54 = 666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.72/1,724.54 = 666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.72x = 1,724.54 × 666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.72x = 1,148,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,798.99/1,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.20

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