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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.19, 1,559.62 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.19, 1,559.62 and 632.88 is: 873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.19 : 1,559.62 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.19/1,559.62 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.19x = 1,559.62 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.19x = 987,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,052.31/1,130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.35

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