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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.60, 1,729.80 and 667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.60, 1,729.80 and 667.20 is: 998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.60 : 1,729.80 = 667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.60/1,729.80 = 667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.60x = 1,729.80 × 667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.60x = 1,154,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,122.56/1,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.72

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