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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.16, 1,563.96 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.16, 1,563.96 and 660.99 is: 912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.16 : 1,563.96 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.16/1,563.96 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.16x = 1,563.96 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.16x = 1,033,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,761.92/1,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.28

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