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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.33, 1,563.71 and 679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.33, 1,563.71 and 679.01 is: 936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.33 : 1,563.71 = 679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.33/1,563.71 = 679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.33x = 1,563.71 × 679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.33x = 1,061,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,763.51/1,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.86

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