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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.51, 1,565.51 and 637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.51, 1,565.51 and 637.21 is: 879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.51 : 1,565.51 = 637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.51/1,565.51 = 637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.51x = 1,565.51 × 637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.51x = 997,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,550.80/1,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.28

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