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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.99, 1,563.52 and 635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.99, 1,563.52 and 635.75 is: 877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.99 : 1,563.52 = 635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.99/1,563.52 = 635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.99x = 1,563.52 × 635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.99x = 994,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,007.84/1,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.33

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