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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,561.18 and 665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,561.18 and 665.80 is: 918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,561.18 = 665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,561.18 = 665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,561.18 × 665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 1,039,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,433.64/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.68

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