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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.32, 1,565.38 and 636.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.32, 1,565.38 and 636.98 is: 879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.32 : 1,565.38 = 636.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.32/1,565.38 = 636.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.32x = 1,565.38 × 636.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.32x = 997,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,115.75/1,134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.04

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