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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.38, 1,563.87 and 661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.38, 1,563.87 and 661.30 is: 912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.38 : 1,563.87 = 661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.38/1,563.87 = 661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.38x = 1,563.87 × 661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.38x = 1,034,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,189.61/1,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.48

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