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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.27, 1,565.31 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.27, 1,565.31 and 636.90 is: 878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.27 : 1,565.31 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.27/1,565.31 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.27x = 1,565.31 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.27x = 996,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,945.94/1,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.93

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