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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.40, 1,562.68 and 660.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.40, 1,562.68 and 660.31 is: 911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.40 : 1,562.68 = 660.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.40/1,562.68 = 660.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.40x = 1,562.68 × 660.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.40x = 1,031,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,860.21/1,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.22

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