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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.63, 1,565.87 and 637.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.63, 1,565.87 and 637.35 is: 879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.63 : 1,565.87 = 637.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.63/1,565.87 = 637.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.63x = 1,565.87 × 637.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.63x = 998,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,004.06/1,134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.59

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