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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.99, 1,563.37 and 635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.99, 1,563.37 and 635.65 is: 877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.99 : 1,563.37 = 635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.99/1,563.37 = 635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.99x = 1,563.37 × 635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.99x = 993,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,750.64/1,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.11

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