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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.56, 1,564.31 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.56, 1,564.31 and 636.24 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.56 : 1,564.31 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.56/1,564.31 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.56x = 1,564.31 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.56x = 995,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,273.41/1,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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