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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.13, 1,559.40 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.13, 1,559.40 and 632.79 is: 873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.13 : 1,559.40 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.13/1,559.40 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.13x = 1,559.40 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.13x = 986,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,771.14/1,130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.15

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