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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.51, 1,563.66 and 924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.51, 1,563.66 and 924.24 is: 1,273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.51 : 1,563.66 = 924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.51/1,563.66 = 924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.51x = 1,563.66 × 924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.51x = 1,445,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,197.12/1,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.85

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