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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.89, 1,568.59 and 671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.89, 1,568.59 and 671.14 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.89 : 1,568.59 = 671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.89/1,568.59 = 671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.89x = 1,568.59 × 671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.89x = 1,052,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,743.49/1,136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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