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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.04, 1,736.44 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.04, 1,736.44 and 664.45 is: 996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.04 : 1,736.44 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.04/1,736.44 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.04x = 1,736.44 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.04x = 1,153,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,777.56/1,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.32

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