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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.28, 1,562.66 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.28, 1,562.66 and 635 is: 876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.28 : 1,562.66 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.28/1,562.66 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.28x = 1,562.66 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.28x = 992,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,285.93/1,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.36

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