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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.58, 1,564.53 and 661.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.58, 1,564.53 and 661.55 is: 913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.58 : 1,564.53 = 661.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.58/1,564.53 = 661.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.58x = 1,564.53 × 661.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.58x = 1,035,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,014.82/1,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.05

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