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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.80, 1,731.84 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.80, 1,731.84 and 668.08 is: 1,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.80 : 1,731.84 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.80/1,731.84 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.80x = 1,731.84 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.80x = 1,157,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,007.67/1,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.91

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