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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.76, 1,565.56 and 662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.76, 1,565.56 and 662.59 is: 914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.76 : 1,565.56 = 662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.76/1,565.56 = 662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.76x = 1,565.56 × 662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.76x = 1,037,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,324.40/1,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.14

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