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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.28, 1,727.08 and 658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.28, 1,727.08 and 658.46 is: 986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.28 : 1,727.08 = 658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.28/1,727.08 = 658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.28x = 1,727.08 × 658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.28x = 1,137,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,215.77/1,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.07

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