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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.22, 1,559.84 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.22, 1,559.84 and 632.93 is: 873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.22 : 1,559.84 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.22/1,559.84 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.22x = 1,559.84 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.22x = 987,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,258.57/1,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.51

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