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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.64, 1,702.08 and 647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.64, 1,702.08 and 647.56 is: 971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.64 : 1,702.08 = 647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.64/1,702.08 = 647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.64x = 1,702.08 × 647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.64x = 1,102,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,198.92/1,134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.41

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