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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.52, 1,562.96 and 635.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.52, 1,562.96 and 635.15 is: 876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.52 : 1,562.96 = 635.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.52/1,562.96 = 635.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.52x = 1,562.96 × 635.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.52x = 992,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,714.04/1,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.55

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