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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.84, 1,730.07 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.84, 1,730.07 and 665.22 is: 998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.84 : 1,730.07 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.84/1,730.07 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.84x = 1,730.07 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.84x = 1,150,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,877.17/1,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.30

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