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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.27, 1,728.54 and 665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.27, 1,728.54 and 665.31 is: 997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.27 : 1,728.54 = 665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.27/1,728.54 = 665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.27x = 1,728.54 × 665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.27x = 1,150,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,021.43/1,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.18

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