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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.68, 1,563.08 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.68, 1,563.08 and 635.32 is: 876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.68 : 1,563.08 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.68/1,563.08 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.68x = 1,563.08 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.68x = 993,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,048.90/1,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.73

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