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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.77, 1,703.77 and 641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.77, 1,703.77 and 641.95 is: 962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.77 : 1,703.77 = 641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.77/1,703.77 = 641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.77x = 1,703.77 × 641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.77x = 1,093,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,729.29/1,136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.14

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