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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.66, 1,565 and 977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.66, 1,565 and 977 is: 1,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.66 : 1,565 = 977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.66/1,565 = 977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.66x = 1,565 × 977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.66x = 1,529,005
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,005/1,134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.54

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