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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.11, 1,559.56 and 632.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.11, 1,559.56 and 632.77 is: 873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.11 : 1,559.56 = 632.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.11/1,559.56 = 632.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.11x = 1,559.56 × 632.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.11x = 986,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,837.30/1,130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.22

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