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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.91, 1,563.35 and 635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.91, 1,563.35 and 635.47 is: 876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.91 : 1,563.35 = 635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.91/1,563.35 = 635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.91x = 1,563.35 × 635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.91x = 993,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,454.94/1,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.90

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