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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.22, 1,565.60 and 715.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.22, 1,565.60 and 715.27 is: 987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.22 : 1,565.60 = 715.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.22/1,565.60 = 715.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.22x = 1,565.60 × 715.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.22x = 1,119,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,824.59/1,134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.31

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