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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.13, 1,565.00 and 636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.13, 1,565.00 and 636.74 is: 878.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.13 : 1,565.00 = 636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.13/1,565.00 = 636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.13x = 1,565.00 × 636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.13x = 996,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,489.16/1,134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.64

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