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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.31, 1,565.37 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.31, 1,565.37 and 636.99 is: 879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.31 : 1,565.37 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.31/1,565.37 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.31x = 1,565.37 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.31x = 997,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,125.04/1,134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.06

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