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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.23, 1,563.93 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.23, 1,563.93 and 635.90 is: 877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.23 : 1,563.93 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.23/1,563.93 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.23x = 1,563.93 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.23x = 994,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,499.91/1,133.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.58

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