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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.26, 1,563.89 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.26, 1,563.89 and 635.92 is: 877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.26 : 1,563.89 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.26/1,563.89 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.26x = 1,563.89 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.26x = 994,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,501.84/1,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.56

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