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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.05, 1,562.23 and 660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.05, 1,562.23 and 660.27 is: 911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.05 : 1,562.23 = 660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.05/1,562.23 = 660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.05x = 1,562.23 × 660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.05x = 1,031,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,493.60/1,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.17

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