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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.61, 1,564.47 and 636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.61, 1,564.47 and 636.42 is: 878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.61 : 1,564.47 = 636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.61/1,564.47 = 636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.61x = 1,564.47 × 636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.61x = 995,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,660.00/1,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.31

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