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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.64, 1,727.94 and 665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.64, 1,727.94 and 665.48 is: 996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.64 : 1,727.94 = 665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.64/1,727.94 = 665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.64x = 1,727.94 × 665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.64x = 1,149,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,909.51/1,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.77

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