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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.71, 1,731.29 and 661.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.71, 1,731.29 and 661.67 is: 992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.71 : 1,731.29 = 661.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.71/1,731.29 = 661.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.71x = 1,731.29 × 661.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.71x = 1,145,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,542.65/1,154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.06

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