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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.27, 1,701.81 and 647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.27, 1,701.81 and 647.73 is: 971.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.27 : 1,701.81 = 647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.27/1,701.81 = 647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.27x = 1,701.81 × 647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.27x = 1,102,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,313.39/1,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.83

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