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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.78, 1,562.79 and 660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.78, 1,562.79 and 660.59 is: 911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.78 : 1,562.79 = 660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.78/1,562.79 = 660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.78x = 1,562.79 × 660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.78x = 1,032,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,363.45/1,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.35

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