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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.76, 1,564.19 and 661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.76, 1,564.19 and 661.59 is: 912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.76 : 1,564.19 = 661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.76/1,564.19 = 661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.76x = 1,564.19 × 661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.76x = 1,034,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,849.15/1,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.76

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