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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.73, 1,563.50 and 635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.73, 1,563.50 and 635.55 is: 877.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.73 : 1,563.50 = 635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.73/1,563.50 = 635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.73x = 1,563.50 × 635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.73x = 993,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,678.15/1,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.24

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