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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.48, 1,564.32 and 636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.48, 1,564.32 and 636.26 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.48 : 1,564.32 = 636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.48/1,564.32 = 636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.48x = 1,564.32 × 636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.48x = 995,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,314.24/1,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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