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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.67, 1,565.62 and 637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.67, 1,565.62 and 637.27 is: 879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.67 : 1,565.62 = 637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.67/1,565.62 = 637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.67x = 1,565.62 × 637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.67x = 997,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,722.66/1,134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.31

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