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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.32, 1,561.20 and 659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.32, 1,561.20 and 659.30 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.32 : 1,561.20 = 659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.32/1,561.20 = 659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.32x = 1,561.20 × 659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.32x = 1,029,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,299.16/1,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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