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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.55, 1,562.98 and 635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.55, 1,562.98 and 635.18 is: 876.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.55 : 1,562.98 = 635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.55/1,562.98 = 635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.55x = 1,562.98 × 635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.55x = 992,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,765.42/1,132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.58

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