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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.43, 1,565.54 and 637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.43, 1,565.54 and 637.11 is: 879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.43 : 1,565.54 = 637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.43/1,565.54 = 637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.43x = 1,565.54 × 637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.43x = 997,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,413.36/1,134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.22

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