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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.20, 1,559.60 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.20, 1,559.60 and 632.88 is: 873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.20 : 1,559.60 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.20/1,559.60 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.20x = 1,559.60 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.20x = 987,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,039.65/1,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.33

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