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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.22, 1,560.96 and 658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.22, 1,560.96 and 658.96 is: 909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.22 : 1,560.96 = 658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.22/1,560.96 = 658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.22x = 1,560.96 × 658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.22x = 1,028,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,610.20/1,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.29

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