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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.21, 1,565.17 and 636.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.21, 1,565.17 and 636.81 is: 878.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.21 : 1,565.17 = 636.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.21/1,565.17 = 636.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.21x = 1,565.17 × 636.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.21x = 996,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,715.91/1,134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.78

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