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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.97, 1,563.51 and 684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.97, 1,563.51 and 684.77 is: 944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.97 : 1,563.51 = 684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.97/1,563.51 = 684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.97x = 1,563.51 × 684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.97x = 1,070,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,644.44/1,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.99

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