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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.81, 1,565.99 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.81, 1,565.99 and 637.54 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.81 : 1,565.99 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.81/1,565.99 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.81x = 1,565.99 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.81x = 998,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,381.26/1,134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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