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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.67 and 977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.67 and 977.73 is: 1,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.68 : 1,567.67 = 977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.68/1,567.67 = 977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.68x = 1,567.67 × 977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.68x = 1,532,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,757.99/1,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.64

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