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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.47, 1,562.87 and 635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.47, 1,562.87 and 635.08 is: 876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.47 : 1,562.87 = 635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.47/1,562.87 = 635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.47x = 1,562.87 × 635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.47x = 992,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,547.48/1,132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.44

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