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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.94, 1,722.29 and 661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.94, 1,722.29 and 661.59 is: 990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.94 : 1,722.29 = 661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.94/1,722.29 = 661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.94x = 1,722.29 × 661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.94x = 1,139,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,446.53/1,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.01

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