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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.31, 1,559.79 and 633.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.31, 1,559.79 and 633.00 is: 873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.31 : 1,559.79 = 633.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.31/1,559.79 = 633.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.31x = 1,559.79 × 633.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.31x = 987,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,352.92/1,130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.52

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