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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.27, 1,562.57 and 634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.27, 1,562.57 and 634.90 is: 876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.27 : 1,562.57 = 634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.27/1,562.57 = 634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.27x = 1,562.57 × 634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.27x = 992,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,075.69/1,132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.18

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