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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.76, 1,566.08 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.76, 1,566.08 and 715.08 is: 986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.76 : 1,566.08 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.76/1,566.08 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.76x = 1,566.08 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.76x = 1,119,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,872.68/1,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.88

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