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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.13, 1,563.74 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.13, 1,563.74 and 635.82 is: 877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.13 : 1,563.74 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.13/1,563.74 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.13x = 1,563.74 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.13x = 994,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,257.17/1,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.44

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