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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.56, 1,561.86 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.56, 1,561.86 and 665.96 is: 919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.56 : 1,561.86 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.56/1,561.86 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.56x = 1,561.86 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.56x = 1,040,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,136.29/1,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.21

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