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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.81, 1,566.90 and 663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.81, 1,566.90 and 663.73 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.81 : 1,566.90 = 663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.81/1,566.90 = 663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.81x = 1,566.90 × 663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.81x = 1,039,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,995.07/1,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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