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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.13, 1,562.21 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.13, 1,562.21 and 660.12 is: 910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.13 : 1,562.21 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.13/1,562.21 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.13x = 1,562.21 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.13x = 1,031,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,242.76/1,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.89

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