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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.91, 1,564.79 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.91, 1,564.79 and 685.80 is: 946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.91 : 1,564.79 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.91/1,564.79 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.91x = 1,564.79 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.91x = 1,073,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,129.55/1,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.40

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