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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.01, 1,559.31 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.01, 1,559.31 and 632.61 is: 872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.01 : 1,559.31 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.01/1,559.31 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.01x = 1,559.31 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.01x = 986,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,431.94/1,130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.94

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