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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.75, 1,566.09 and 637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.75, 1,566.09 and 637.53 is: 879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.75 : 1,566.09 = 637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.75/1,566.09 = 637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.75x = 1,566.09 × 637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.75x = 998,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,429.36/1,134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.87

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