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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.87, 1,563.33 and 635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.87, 1,563.33 and 635.41 is: 876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.87 : 1,563.33 = 635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.87/1,563.33 = 635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.87x = 1,563.33 × 635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.87x = 993,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,355.52/1,132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.85

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