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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.34, 1,559.61 and 632.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.34, 1,559.61 and 632.95 is: 873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.34 : 1,559.61 = 632.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.34/1,559.61 = 632.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.34x = 1,559.61 × 632.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.34x = 987,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,155.15/1,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.33

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