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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.38, 1,562.58 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.38, 1,562.58 and 635.04 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.38 : 1,562.58 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.38/1,562.58 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.38x = 1,562.58 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.38x = 992,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,300.80/1,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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