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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.36, 1,563.99 and 661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.36, 1,563.99 and 661.28 is: 912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.36 : 1,563.99 = 661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.36/1,563.99 = 661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.36x = 1,563.99 × 661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.36x = 1,034,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,244.63/1,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.55

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