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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.76, 1,704.12 and 642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.76, 1,704.12 and 642.23 is: 963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.76 : 1,704.12 = 642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.76/1,704.12 = 642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.76x = 1,704.12 × 642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.76x = 1,094,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,441.25/1,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.62

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