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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.32, 1,734.18 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.32, 1,734.18 and 669.32 is: 1,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.32 : 1,734.18 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.32/1,734.18 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.32x = 1,734.18 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.32x = 1,160,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,721.36/1,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.68

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