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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.41, 1,562.65 and 634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.41, 1,562.65 and 634.97 is: 876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.41 : 1,562.65 = 634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.41/1,562.65 = 634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.41x = 1,562.65 × 634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.41x = 992,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,235.87/1,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.22

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