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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.17, 1,536.51 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.17, 1,536.51 and 665.22 is: 918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.17 : 1,536.51 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.17/1,536.51 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.17x = 1,536.51 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.17x = 1,022,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,125.44/1,113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.21

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