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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.68, 1,700.58 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.68, 1,700.58 and 556.28 is: 833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.68 : 1,700.58 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.68/1,700.58 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.68x = 1,700.58 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.68x = 945,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,998.64/1,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.71

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