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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.77, 1,564.56 and 636.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.77, 1,564.56 and 636.43 is: 878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.77 : 1,564.56 = 636.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.77/1,564.56 = 636.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.77x = 1,564.56 × 636.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.77x = 995,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,732.92/1,133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.25

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