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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.29, 1,566.64 and 663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.29, 1,566.64 and 663.23 is: 915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.29 : 1,566.64 = 663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.29/1,566.64 = 663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.29x = 1,566.64 × 663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.29x = 1,039,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,037.30/1,135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.22

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