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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.16, 1,562.46 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.16, 1,562.46 and 666.68 is: 920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.16 : 1,562.46 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.16/1,562.46 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.16x = 1,562.46 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.16x = 1,041,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,660.83/1,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.07

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