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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.07, 1,564.88 and 636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.07, 1,564.88 and 636.60 is: 878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.07 : 1,564.88 = 636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.07/1,564.88 = 636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.07x = 1,564.88 × 636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.07x = 996,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,202.61/1,134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.43

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