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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.71, 1,564.52 and 636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.71, 1,564.52 and 636.35 is: 878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.71 : 1,564.52 = 636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.71/1,564.52 = 636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.71x = 1,564.52 × 636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.71x = 995,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,587.80/1,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.17

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