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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.87, 1,565.73 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.87, 1,565.73 and 637.44 is: 879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.87 : 1,565.73 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.87/1,565.73 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.87x = 1,565.73 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.87x = 998,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,058.93/1,134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.45

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