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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.78, 1,564.61 and 691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.78, 1,564.61 and 691.59 is: 954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.78 : 1,564.61 = 691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.78/1,564.61 = 691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.78x = 1,564.61 × 691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.78x = 1,082,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,065.17/1,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.39

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