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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.32, 1,563.90 and 635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.32, 1,563.90 and 635.95 is: 877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.32 : 1,563.90 = 635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.32/1,563.90 = 635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.32x = 1,563.90 × 635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.32x = 994,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,562.21/1,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.57

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