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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.12, 1,564.70 and 636.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.12, 1,564.70 and 636.69 is: 878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.12 : 1,564.70 = 636.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.12/1,564.70 = 636.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.12x = 1,564.70 × 636.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.12x = 996,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,225.66/1,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.41

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