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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.24, 1,563.83 and 635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.24, 1,563.83 and 635.91 is: 877.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.24 : 1,563.83 = 635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.24/1,563.83 = 635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.24x = 1,563.83 × 635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.24x = 994,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,456.45/1,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.53

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