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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.12, 1,565.07 and 629.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.12, 1,565.07 and 629.95 is: 869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.12 : 1,565.07 = 629.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.12/1,565.07 = 629.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.12x = 1,565.07 × 629.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.12x = 985,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,915.85/1,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.32

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