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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.91, 1,702.58 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.91, 1,702.58 and 394.55 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.91 : 1,702.58 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.91/1,702.58 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.91x = 1,702.58 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.91x = 671,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,752.94/1,134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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