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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.53, 1,564.21 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.53, 1,564.21 and 636.09 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.53 : 1,564.21 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.53/1,564.21 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.53x = 1,564.21 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.53x = 994,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,978.34/1,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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