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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.38, 1,561.17 and 659.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.38, 1,561.17 and 659.37 is: 909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.38 : 1,561.17 = 659.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.38/1,561.17 = 659.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.38x = 1,561.17 × 659.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.38x = 1,029,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,388.66/1,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.86

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