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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.17, 1,563.80 and 635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.17, 1,563.80 and 635.86 is: 877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.17 : 1,563.80 = 635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.17/1,563.80 = 635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.17x = 1,563.80 × 635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.17x = 994,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,346.87/1,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.50

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