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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.54, 1,562.98 and 635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.54, 1,562.98 and 635.21 is: 876.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.54 : 1,562.98 = 635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.54/1,562.98 = 635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.54x = 1,562.98 × 635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.54x = 992,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,823.61/1,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.63

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