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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.35, 1,562.66 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.35, 1,562.66 and 635.10 is: 876.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.35 : 1,562.66 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.35/1,562.66 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.35x = 1,562.66 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.35x = 992,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,445.37/1,132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.45

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