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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.55, 1,563.93 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.55, 1,563.93 and 636.12 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.55 : 1,563.93 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.55/1,563.93 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.55x = 1,563.93 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.55x = 994,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,847.15/1,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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