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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.48, 1,564.28 and 661.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.48, 1,564.28 and 661.49 is: 912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.48 : 1,564.28 = 661.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.48/1,564.28 = 661.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.48x = 1,564.28 × 661.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.48x = 1,034,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,744.45/1,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.90

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