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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.38, 1,565.61 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.38, 1,565.61 and 637.08 is: 879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.38 : 1,565.61 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.38/1,565.61 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.38x = 1,565.61 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.38x = 997,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,418.82/1,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.26

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