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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.96, 1,566.26 and 686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.96, 1,566.26 and 686.76 is: 947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.96 : 1,566.26 = 686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.96/1,566.26 = 686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.96x = 1,566.26 × 686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.96x = 1,075,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,644.72/1,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.74

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