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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.96, 1,725.64 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.96, 1,725.64 and 664.96 is: 996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.96 : 1,725.64 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.96/1,725.64 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.96x = 1,725.64 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.96x = 1,147,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,481.57/1,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.98

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