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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.12, 1,566.66 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.12, 1,566.66 and 875.40 is: 1,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.12 : 1,566.66 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.12/1,566.66 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.12x = 1,566.66 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.12x = 1,371,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,454.16/1,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.27

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