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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.72, 1,563.12 and 872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.72, 1,563.12 and 872.64 is: 1,202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.72 : 1,563.12 = 872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.72/1,563.12 = 872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.72x = 1,563.12 × 872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.72x = 1,364,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,041.04/1,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.09

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