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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.44, 1,566.86 and 663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.44, 1,566.86 and 663.35 is: 915.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.44 : 1,566.86 = 663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.44/1,566.86 = 663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.44x = 1,566.86 × 663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.44x = 1,039,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,365.43/1,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.39

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