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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.75, 1,561.76 and 659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.75, 1,561.76 and 659.66 is: 910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.75 : 1,561.76 = 659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.75/1,561.76 = 659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.75x = 1,561.76 × 659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.75x = 1,030,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,230.60/1,131.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.30

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