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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.61, 1,565.39 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.61, 1,565.39 and 662.40 is: 913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.61 : 1,565.39 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.61/1,565.39 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.61x = 1,565.39 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.61x = 1,036,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,914.34/1,134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.89

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