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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.16, 1,559.69 and 632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.16, 1,559.69 and 632.82 is: 873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.16 : 1,559.69 = 632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.16/1,559.69 = 632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.16x = 1,559.69 × 632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.16x = 987,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,003.03/1,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.33

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