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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.64, 1,733.58 and 669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.64, 1,733.58 and 669.21 is: 1,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.64 : 1,733.58 = 669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.64/1,733.58 = 669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.64x = 1,733.58 × 669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.64x = 1,160,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,129.07/1,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.15

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