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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.17, 1,565.14 and 636.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.17, 1,565.14 and 636.79 is: 878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.17 : 1,565.14 = 636.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.17/1,565.14 = 636.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.17x = 1,565.14 × 636.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.17x = 996,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,660.00/1,134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.76

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