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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.26, 1,565.43 and 636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.26, 1,565.43 and 636.93 is: 879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.26 : 1,565.43 = 636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.26/1,565.43 = 636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.26x = 1,565.43 × 636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.26x = 997,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,072.32/1,134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.05

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