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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.55, 1,566.90 and 663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.55, 1,566.90 and 663.33 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.55 : 1,566.90 = 663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.55/1,566.90 = 663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.55x = 1,566.90 × 663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.55x = 1,039,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,371.78/1,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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