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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.28, 1,725.60 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.28, 1,725.60 and 663.04 is: 994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.28 : 1,725.60 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.28/1,725.60 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.28x = 1,725.60 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.28x = 1,144,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,141.82/1,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.66

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