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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.39, 1,563.21 and 976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.39, 1,563.21 and 976.28 is: 1,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.39 : 1,563.21 = 976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.39/1,563.21 = 976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.39x = 1,563.21 × 976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.39x = 1,526,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,130.66/1,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.52

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