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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.34, 1,559.94 and 633.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.34, 1,559.94 and 633.01 is: 873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.34 : 1,559.94 = 633.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.34/1,559.94 = 633.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.34x = 1,559.94 × 633.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.34x = 987,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,457.62/1,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.59

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