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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.94, 1,569.27 and 664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.94, 1,569.27 and 664.81 is: 917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.94 : 1,569.27 = 664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.94/1,569.27 = 664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.94x = 1,569.27 × 664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.94x = 1,043,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,264.96/1,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.61

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