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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.40, 1,562.67 and 975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.40, 1,562.67 and 975.72 is: 1,345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.40 : 1,562.67 = 975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.40/1,562.67 = 975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.40x = 1,562.67 × 975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.40x = 1,524,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,728.37/1,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.27

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