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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.73, 1,564.62 and 636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.73, 1,564.62 and 636.54 is: 878.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.73 : 1,564.62 = 636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.73/1,564.62 = 636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.73x = 1,564.62 × 636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.73x = 995,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,943.76/1,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.47

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