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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.33, 1,564.89 and 662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.33, 1,564.89 and 662.10 is: 913.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.33 : 1,564.89 = 662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.33/1,564.89 = 662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.33x = 1,564.89 × 662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.33x = 1,036,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,113.67/1,134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.41

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