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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.14, 1,565.08 and 691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.14, 1,565.08 and 691.96 is: 954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.14 : 1,565.08 = 691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.14/1,565.08 = 691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.14x = 1,565.08 × 691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.14x = 1,082,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,972.76/1,134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.88

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