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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.97, 1,563.38 and 635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.97, 1,563.38 and 635.49 is: 876.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.97 : 1,563.38 = 635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.97/1,563.38 = 635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.97x = 1,563.38 × 635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.97x = 993,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,509.18/1,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.91

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