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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.08, 1,562.14 and 659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.08, 1,562.14 and 659.92 is: 910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.08 : 1,562.14 = 659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.08/1,562.14 = 659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.08x = 1,562.14 × 659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.08x = 1,030,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,887.43/1,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.61

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