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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.68, 1,565.34 and 714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.68, 1,565.34 and 714.74 is: 986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.68 : 1,565.34 = 714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.68/1,565.34 = 714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.68x = 1,565.34 × 714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.68x = 1,118,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,811.11/1,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.01

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