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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.02, 1,563.14 and 660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.02, 1,563.14 and 660.86 is: 911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.02 : 1,563.14 = 660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.02/1,563.14 = 660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.02x = 1,563.14 × 660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.02x = 1,033,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,016.70/1,133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.74

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