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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.29, 1,562.70 and 634.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.29, 1,562.70 and 634.95 is: 876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.29 : 1,562.70 = 634.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.29/1,562.70 = 634.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.29x = 1,562.70 × 634.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.29x = 992,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,236.37/1,132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.31

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