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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.73, 1,563.24 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.73, 1,563.24 and 635.40 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.73 : 1,563.24 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.73/1,563.24 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.73x = 1,563.24 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.73x = 993,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,280.91/1,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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