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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.90, 1,732.20 and 660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.90, 1,732.20 and 660.70 is: 991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.90 : 1,732.20 = 660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.90/1,732.20 = 660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.90x = 1,732.20 × 660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.90x = 1,144,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,464.54/1,153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.82

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