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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.94, 1,565.91 and 692.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.94, 1,565.91 and 692.82 is: 955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.94 : 1,565.91 = 692.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.94/1,565.91 = 692.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.94x = 1,565.91 × 692.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.94x = 1,084,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,893.77/1,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.90

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