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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.03, 1,565.96 and 715.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.03, 1,565.96 and 715.13 is: 987.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.03 : 1,565.96 = 715.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.03/1,565.96 = 715.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.03x = 1,565.96 × 715.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.03x = 1,119,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,864.97/1,134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.51

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