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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.41, 1,565.38 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.41, 1,565.38 and 636.94 is: 878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.41 : 1,565.38 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.41/1,565.38 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.41x = 1,565.38 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.41x = 997,047.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,047.63/1,134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.91

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