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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132, 1,562.14 and 634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132, 1,562.14 and 634.68 is: 875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132 : 1,562.14 = 634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132/1,562.14 = 634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132x = 1,562.14 × 634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132x = 991,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,461.33/1,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.85

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