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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.98, 1,563.63 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.98, 1,563.63 and 635.76 is: 877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.98 : 1,563.63 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.98/1,563.63 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.98x = 1,563.63 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.98x = 994,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,093.41/1,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.41

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