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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.74, 1,563.58 and 684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.74, 1,563.58 and 684.86 is: 945.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.74 : 1,563.58 = 684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.74/1,563.58 = 684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.74x = 1,563.58 × 684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.74x = 1,070,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,833.40/1,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.35

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