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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.27, 1,564.79 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.27, 1,564.79 and 668.25 is: 921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.27 : 1,564.79 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.27/1,564.79 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.27x = 1,564.79 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.27x = 1,045,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,667.58/1,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.89

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