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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.28, 1,701.42 and 557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.28, 1,701.42 and 557.02 is: 835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.28 : 1,701.42 = 557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.28/1,701.42 = 557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.28x = 1,701.42 × 557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.28x = 947,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,724.97/1,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.53

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