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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.51, 1,569.77 and 633.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.51, 1,569.77 and 633.37 is: 874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.51 : 1,569.77 = 633.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.51/1,569.77 = 633.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.51x = 1,569.77 × 633.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.51x = 994,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,245.22/1,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.05

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