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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.03, 1,565.21 and 691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.03, 1,565.21 and 691.84 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.03 : 1,565.21 = 691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.03/1,565.21 = 691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.03x = 1,565.21 × 691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.03x = 1,082,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,874.89/1,134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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