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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.76, 1,566.66 and 914.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.76, 1,566.66 and 914.98 is: 1,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.76 : 1,566.66 = 914.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.76/1,566.66 = 914.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.76x = 1,566.66 × 914.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.76x = 1,433,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,462.57/1,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.23

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