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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.65, 1,563.13 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.65, 1,563.13 and 635.28 is: 876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.65 : 1,563.13 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.65/1,563.13 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.65x = 1,563.13 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.65x = 993,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,025.23/1,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.73

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