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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.50, 1,564.31 and 804.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.50, 1,564.31 and 804.35 is: 1,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.50 : 1,564.31 = 804.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.50/1,564.31 = 804.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.50x = 1,564.31 × 804.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.50x = 1,258,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,252.75/1,136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.13

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