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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.72, 1,560.56 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.72, 1,560.56 and 665.12 is: 917.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.72 : 1,560.56 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.72/1,560.56 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.72x = 1,560.56 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.72x = 1,037,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,959.67/1,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.96

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