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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.01, 1,559.34 and 632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.01, 1,559.34 and 632.58 is: 872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.01 : 1,559.34 = 632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.01/1,559.34 = 632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.01x = 1,559.34 × 632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.01x = 986,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,407.30/1,130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.92

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