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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.94, 1,566.10 and 637.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.94, 1,566.10 and 637.63 is: 879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.94 : 1,566.10 = 637.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.94/1,566.10 = 637.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.94x = 1,566.10 × 637.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.94x = 998,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,594.45/1,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.87

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