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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.98, 1,568.64 and 664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.98, 1,568.64 and 664.48 is: 916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.98 : 1,568.64 = 664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.98/1,568.64 = 664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.98x = 1,568.64 × 664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.98x = 1,042,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,329.91/1,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.75

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