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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.58, 1,566.68 and 804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.58, 1,566.68 and 804.48 is: 1,108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.58 : 1,566.68 = 804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.58/1,566.68 = 804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.58x = 1,566.68 × 804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.58x = 1,260,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,362.73/1,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.91

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