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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.88, 1,566.13 and 637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.88, 1,566.13 and 637.53 is: 879.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.88 : 1,566.13 = 637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.88/1,566.13 = 637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.88x = 1,566.13 × 637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.88x = 998,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,454.86/1,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.79

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