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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.97, 1,564.75 and 636.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.97, 1,564.75 and 636.49 is: 878.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.97 : 1,564.75 = 636.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.97/1,564.75 = 636.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.97x = 1,564.75 × 636.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.97x = 995,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,947.73/1,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.28

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