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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.99, 1,563.50 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.99, 1,563.50 and 660.99 is: 912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.99 : 1,563.50 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.99/1,563.50 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.99x = 1,563.50 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.99x = 1,033,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,452.19/1,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.15

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