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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.55, 1,561.51 and 659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.55, 1,561.51 and 659.72 is: 910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.55 : 1,561.51 = 659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.55/1,561.51 = 659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.55x = 1,561.51 × 659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.55x = 1,030,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,159.38/1,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.40

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