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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.23, 1,559.73 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.23, 1,559.73 and 632.85 is: 873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.23 : 1,559.73 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.23/1,559.73 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.23x = 1,559.73 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.23x = 987,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,075.13/1,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.34

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