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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.81, 1,562.04 and 659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.81, 1,562.04 and 659.73 is: 910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.81 : 1,562.04 = 659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.81/1,562.04 = 659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.81x = 1,562.04 × 659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.81x = 1,030,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,515.19/1,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.50

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