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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.91, 1,733.09 and 668.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.91, 1,733.09 and 668.91 is: 1,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.91 : 1,733.09 = 668.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.91/1,733.09 = 668.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.91x = 1,733.09 × 668.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.91x = 1,159,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,277.89/1,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.78

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