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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.23, 1,568.30 and 804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.23, 1,568.30 and 804.74 is: 1,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.23 : 1,568.30 = 804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.23/1,568.30 = 804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.23x = 1,568.30 × 804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.23x = 1,262,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,061.88/1,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.75

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