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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.16, 1,704.48 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.16, 1,704.48 and 557.44 is: 837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.16 : 1,704.48 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.16/1,704.48 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.16x = 1,704.48 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.16x = 950,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,145.33/1,134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.75

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