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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.89, 1,566.09 and 637.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.89, 1,566.09 and 637.55 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.89 : 1,566.09 = 637.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.89/1,566.09 = 637.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.89x = 1,566.09 × 637.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.89x = 998,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,452.85/1,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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