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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.78, 1,566.02 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.78, 1,566.02 and 637.47 is: 879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.78 : 1,566.02 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.78/1,566.02 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.78x = 1,566.02 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.78x = 998,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,288.78/1,134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.72

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