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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.20, 1,562.48 and 634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.20, 1,562.48 and 634.88 is: 876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.20 : 1,562.48 = 634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.20/1,562.48 = 634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.20x = 1,562.48 × 634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.20x = 991,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,976.32/1,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.15

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