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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.83, 1,563.31 and 661.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.83, 1,563.31 and 661.05 is: 912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.83 : 1,563.31 = 661.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.83/1,563.31 = 661.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.83x = 1,563.31 × 661.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.83x = 1,033,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,418.86/1,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.25

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