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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.45, 1,565.55 and 662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.45, 1,565.55 and 662.49 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.45 : 1,565.55 = 662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.45/1,565.55 = 662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.45x = 1,565.55 × 662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.45x = 1,037,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,161.22/1,134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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