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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.20, 1,731.52 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.20, 1,731.52 and 660.16 is: 991.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.20 : 1,731.52 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.20/1,731.52 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.20x = 1,731.52 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.20x = 1,143,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,080.24/1,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.23

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