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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.03, 1,567.83 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.03, 1,567.83 and 663.90 is: 916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.03 : 1,567.83 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.03/1,567.83 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.03x = 1,567.83 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.03x = 1,040,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,882.34/1,136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.25

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