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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.97, 1,726.05 and 1,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.97, 1,726.05 and 1,108.74 is: 1,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.97 : 1,726.05 = 1,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.97/1,726.05 = 1,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.97x = 1,726.05 × 1,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.97x = 1,913,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,740.68/1,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.28

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