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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.88, 1,563.36 and 635.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.88, 1,563.36 and 635.51 is: 877.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.88 : 1,563.36 = 635.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.88/1,563.36 = 635.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.88x = 1,563.36 × 635.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.88x = 993,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,530.91/1,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.00

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