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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.86, 1,729.50 and 666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.86, 1,729.50 and 666.60 is: 999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.86 : 1,729.50 = 666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.86/1,729.50 = 666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.86x = 1,729.50 × 666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.86x = 1,152,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,884.70/1,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.15

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