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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.44, 1,563.94 and 636.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.44, 1,563.94 and 636.01 is: 877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.44 : 1,563.94 = 636.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.44/1,563.94 = 636.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.44x = 1,563.94 × 636.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.44x = 994,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,681.48/1,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.58

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