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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.74, 1,564.61 and 636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.74, 1,564.61 and 636.37 is: 878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.74 : 1,564.61 = 636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.74/1,564.61 = 636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.74x = 1,564.61 × 636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.74x = 995,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,663.77/1,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.21

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