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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133, 1,565.48 and 936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133, 1,565.48 and 936.16 is: 1,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133 : 1,565.48 = 936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133/1,565.48 = 936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133x = 1,565.48 × 936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133x = 1,465,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,539.76/1,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.50

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