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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.32, 1,565.24 and 637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.32, 1,565.24 and 637.01 is: 879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.32 : 1,565.24 = 637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.32/1,565.24 = 637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.32x = 1,565.24 × 637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.32x = 997,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,073.53/1,134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.01

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