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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.76, 1,566.13 and 637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.76, 1,566.13 and 637.43 is: 879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.76 : 1,566.13 = 637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.76/1,566.13 = 637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.76x = 1,566.13 × 637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.76x = 998,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,295.06/1,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.74

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