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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.88, 1,561.50 and 665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.88, 1,561.50 and 665.92 is: 918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.88 : 1,561.50 = 665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.88/1,561.50 = 665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.88x = 1,561.50 × 665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.88x = 1,039,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,834.08/1,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.68

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