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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.96, 1,563.32 and 660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.96, 1,563.32 and 660.72 is: 911.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.96 : 1,563.32 = 660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.96/1,563.32 = 660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.96x = 1,563.32 × 660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.96x = 1,032,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,916.79/1,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.70

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