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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.72, 1,561.77 and 659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.72, 1,561.77 and 659.89 is: 910.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.72 : 1,561.77 = 659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.72/1,561.77 = 659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.72x = 1,561.77 × 659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.72x = 1,030,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,596.41/1,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.65

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