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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.37, 1,565.04 and 708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.37, 1,565.04 and 708.70 is: 977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.37 : 1,565.04 = 708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.37/1,565.04 = 708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.37x = 1,565.04 × 708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.37x = 1,109,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,149.05/1,134.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.77

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