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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.11, 1,563.73 and 661.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.11, 1,563.73 and 661.31 is: 912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.11 : 1,563.73 = 661.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.11/1,563.73 = 661.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.11x = 1,563.73 × 661.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.11x = 1,034,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,102.47/1,133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.63

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