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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.78, 1,702.17 and 557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.78, 1,702.17 and 557.52 is: 836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.78 : 1,702.17 = 557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.78/1,702.17 = 557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.78x = 1,702.17 × 557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.78x = 948,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,993.82/1,134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.28

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