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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.50, 1,565.66 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.50, 1,565.66 and 637.09 is: 879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.50 : 1,565.66 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.50/1,565.66 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.50x = 1,565.66 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.50x = 997,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,464.01/1,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.21

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