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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.05, 1,562.18 and 634.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.05, 1,562.18 and 634.61 is: 875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.05 : 1,562.18 = 634.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.05/1,562.18 = 634.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.05x = 1,562.18 × 634.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.05x = 991,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,364.07/1,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.72

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