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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.58, 1,563.15 and 660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.58, 1,563.15 and 660.55 is: 911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.58 : 1,563.15 = 660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.58/1,563.15 = 660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.58x = 1,563.15 × 660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.58x = 1,032,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,538.73/1,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.67

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