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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.95, 1,566.14 and 637.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.95, 1,566.14 and 637.55 is: 879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.95 : 1,566.14 = 637.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.95/1,566.14 = 637.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.95x = 1,566.14 × 637.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.95x = 998,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,489.37/1,134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.77

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