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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.48, 1,562.82 and 635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.48, 1,562.82 and 635.13 is: 876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.48 : 1,562.82 = 635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.48/1,562.82 = 635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.48x = 1,562.82 × 635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.48x = 992,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,593.87/1,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.48

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