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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.02, 1,559.51 and 632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.02, 1,559.51 and 632.65 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.02 : 1,559.51 = 632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.02/1,559.51 = 632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.02x = 1,559.51 × 632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.02x = 986,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,616.94/1,130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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