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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.14, 1,565.12 and 662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.14, 1,565.12 and 662.37 is: 914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.14 : 1,565.12 = 662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.14/1,565.12 = 662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.14x = 1,565.12 × 662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.14x = 1,036,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,684.32/1,134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.07

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