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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.90, 1,724.98 and 662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.90, 1,724.98 and 662.94 is: 993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.90 : 1,724.98 = 662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.90/1,724.98 = 662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.90x = 1,724.98 × 662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.90x = 1,143,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,558.24/1,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.62

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