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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.32, 1,562.46 and 660.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.32, 1,562.46 and 660.37 is: 911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.32 : 1,562.46 = 660.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.32/1,562.46 = 660.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.32x = 1,562.46 × 660.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.32x = 1,031,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,793.86/1,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.22

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