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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.76, 1,563.33 and 635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.76, 1,563.33 and 635.45 is: 876.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.76 : 1,563.33 = 635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.76/1,563.33 = 635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.76x = 1,563.33 × 635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.76x = 993,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,407.25/1,132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.98

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