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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.84, 1,701.78 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.84, 1,701.78 and 431.93 is: 647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.84 : 1,701.78 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.84/1,701.78 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.84x = 1,701.78 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.84x = 735,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,041.33/1,134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.70

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