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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.83, 1,736.17 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.83, 1,736.17 and 664.16 is: 995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.83 : 1,736.17 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.83/1,736.17 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.83x = 1,736.17 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.83x = 1,153,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,094.67/1,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.91

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