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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.89, 1,564.92 and 636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.89, 1,564.92 and 636.56 is: 878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.89 : 1,564.92 = 636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.89/1,564.92 = 636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.89x = 1,564.92 × 636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.89x = 996,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,157.65/1,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.53

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