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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.78, 1,564.70 and 636.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.78, 1,564.70 and 636.57 is: 878.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.78 : 1,564.70 = 636.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.78/1,564.70 = 636.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.78x = 1,564.70 × 636.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.78x = 996,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,037.90/1,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.51

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