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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.54, 1,568.58 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.54, 1,568.58 and 664.58 is: 917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.54 : 1,568.58 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.54/1,568.58 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.54x = 1,568.58 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.54x = 1,042,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,446.90/1,136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.21

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