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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.88, 1,564.76 and 636.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.88, 1,564.76 and 636.53 is: 878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.88 : 1,564.76 = 636.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.88/1,564.76 = 636.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.88x = 1,564.76 × 636.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.88x = 996,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,013.50/1,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.41

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