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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.36, 1,564.02 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.36, 1,564.02 and 635.96 is: 877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.36 : 1,564.02 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.36/1,564.02 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.36x = 1,564.02 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.36x = 994,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,654.92/1,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.62

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