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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.22, 1,559.42 and 664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.22, 1,559.42 and 664.38 is: 916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.22 : 1,559.42 = 664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.22/1,559.42 = 664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.22x = 1,559.42 × 664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.22x = 1,036,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,047.46/1,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.68

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