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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.86, 1,565.74 and 662.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.86, 1,565.74 and 662.65 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.86 : 1,565.74 = 662.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.86/1,565.74 = 662.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.86x = 1,565.74 × 662.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.86x = 1,037,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,534.30/1,134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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