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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.66, 1,724.55 and 821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.66, 1,724.55 and 821.08 is: 1,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.66 : 1,724.55 = 821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.66/1,724.55 = 821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.66x = 1,724.55 × 821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.66x = 1,415,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,993.51/1,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.59

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