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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.20, 1,562.31 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.20, 1,562.31 and 634.77 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.20 : 1,562.31 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.20/1,562.31 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.20x = 1,562.31 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.20x = 991,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,707.52/1,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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