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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.38, 1,564.10 and 635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.38, 1,564.10 and 635.99 is: 877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.38 : 1,564.10 = 635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.38/1,564.10 = 635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.38x = 1,564.10 × 635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.38x = 994,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,758.33/1,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.70

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