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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.04, 1,734.94 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.04, 1,734.94 and 663.45 is: 994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.04 : 1,734.94 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.04/1,734.94 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.04x = 1,734.94 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.04x = 1,151,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,045.94/1,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.82

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