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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.37, 1,564.11 and 636.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.37, 1,564.11 and 636.03 is: 877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.37 : 1,564.11 = 636.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.37/1,564.11 = 636.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.37x = 1,564.11 × 636.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.37x = 994,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,820.88/1,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.75

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