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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.58, 1,564.32 and 636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.58, 1,564.32 and 636.18 is: 877.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.58 : 1,564.32 = 636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.58/1,564.32 = 636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.58x = 1,564.32 × 636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.58x = 995,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,189.10/1,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.92

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