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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.72, 1,563.12 and 635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.72, 1,563.12 and 635.38 is: 876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.72 : 1,563.12 = 635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.72/1,563.12 = 635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.72x = 1,563.12 × 635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.72x = 993,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,171.28/1,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.80

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