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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.29, 1,563.81 and 635.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.29, 1,563.81 and 635.98 is: 877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.29 : 1,563.81 = 635.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.29/1,563.81 = 635.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.29x = 1,563.81 × 635.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.29x = 994,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,553.89/1,133.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.58

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