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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.55, 1,565.03 and 714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.55, 1,565.03 and 714.48 is: 986.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.55 : 1,565.03 = 714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.55/1,565.03 = 714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.55x = 1,565.03 × 714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.55x = 1,118,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,179.06/1,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.44

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