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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.20, 1,562.41 and 634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.20, 1,562.41 and 634.89 is: 876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.20 : 1,562.41 = 634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.20/1,562.41 = 634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.20x = 1,562.41 × 634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.20x = 991,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,958.13/1,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.13

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