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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.72, 1,563.32 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.72, 1,563.32 and 667.12 is: 920.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.72 : 1,563.32 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.72/1,563.32 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.72x = 1,563.32 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.72x = 1,042,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,922.04/1,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.72

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