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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.92, 1,562.94 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.92, 1,562.94 and 660.66 is: 911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.92 : 1,562.94 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.92/1,562.94 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.92x = 1,562.94 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.92x = 1,032,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,571.94/1,132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.43

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