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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.14, 1,560.93 and 620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.14, 1,560.93 and 620.11 is: 855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.14 : 1,560.93 = 620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.14/1,560.93 = 620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.14x = 1,560.93 × 620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.14x = 967,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,948.30/1,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.73

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