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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.36, 1,702.17 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.36, 1,702.17 and 557.28 is: 836.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.36 : 1,702.17 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.36/1,702.17 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.36x = 1,702.17 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.36x = 948,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,585.30/1,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.23

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