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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.47, 1,564.27 and 914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.47, 1,564.27 and 914.04 is: 1,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.47 : 1,564.27 = 914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.47/1,564.27 = 914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.47x = 1,564.27 × 914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.47x = 1,429,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,805.35/1,135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.22

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