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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.55, 1,565.68 and 662.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.55, 1,565.68 and 662.77 is: 914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.55 : 1,565.68 = 662.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.55/1,565.68 = 662.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.55x = 1,565.68 × 662.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.55x = 1,037,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,685.73/1,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.62

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