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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.68, 1,564.45 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.68, 1,564.45 and 636.32 is: 878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.68 : 1,564.45 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.68/1,564.45 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.68x = 1,564.45 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.68x = 995,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,490.82/1,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.11

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