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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.25, 1,567.95 and 632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.25, 1,567.95 and 632.10 is: 872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.25 : 1,567.95 = 632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.25/1,567.95 = 632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.25x = 1,567.95 × 632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.25x = 991,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,101.20/1,136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.26

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