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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.72, 1,564.59 and 636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.72, 1,564.59 and 636.33 is: 878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.72 : 1,564.59 = 636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.72/1,564.59 = 636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.72x = 1,564.59 × 636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.72x = 995,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,595.55/1,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.17

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