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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.84, 1,563.28 and 635.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.84, 1,563.28 and 635.48 is: 876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.84 : 1,563.28 = 635.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.84/1,563.28 = 635.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.84x = 1,563.28 × 635.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.84x = 993,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,433.17/1,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.94

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