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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.45, 1,564.97 and 714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.45, 1,564.97 and 714.69 is: 985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.45 : 1,564.97 = 714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.45/1,564.97 = 714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.45x = 1,564.97 × 714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.45x = 1,118,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,464.84/1,134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.91

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