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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.37, 1,564.04 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.37, 1,564.04 and 636 is: 877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.37 : 1,564.04 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.37/1,564.04 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.37x = 1,564.04 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.37x = 994,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,726.26/1,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.67

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