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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.49, 1,564.28 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.49, 1,564.28 and 636.10 is: 877.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.49 : 1,564.28 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.49/1,564.28 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.49x = 1,564.28 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.49x = 995,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,038.51/1,133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.85

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