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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.38, 1,727.48 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.38, 1,727.48 and 658.64 is: 986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.38 : 1,727.48 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.38/1,727.48 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.38x = 1,727.48 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.38x = 1,137,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,787.43/1,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.48

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