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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.54, 1,702.17 and 557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.54, 1,702.17 and 557.01 is: 835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.54 : 1,702.17 = 557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.54/1,702.17 = 557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.54x = 1,702.17 × 557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.54x = 948,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,117.20/1,134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.69

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