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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.43, 1,564.11 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.43, 1,564.11 and 636.12 is: 877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.43 : 1,564.11 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.43/1,564.11 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.43x = 1,564.11 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.43x = 994,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,961.65/1,133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.83

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