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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.68, 1,564.91 and 975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.68, 1,564.91 and 975.73 is: 1,346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.68 : 1,564.91 = 975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.68/1,564.91 = 975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.68x = 1,564.91 × 975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.68x = 1,526,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,924.76/1,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.87

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