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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.42, 1,566.61 and 663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.42, 1,566.61 and 663.39 is: 915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.42 : 1,566.61 = 663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.42/1,566.61 = 663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.42x = 1,566.61 × 663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.42x = 1,039,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,271.75/1,135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.32

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