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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.41, 1,703.36 and 556.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.41, 1,703.36 and 556.69 is: 836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.41 : 1,703.36 = 556.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.41/1,703.36 = 556.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.41x = 1,703.36 × 556.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.41x = 948,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,243.48/1,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.63

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