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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.36, 1,559.90 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.36, 1,559.90 and 633.02 is: 873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.36 : 1,559.90 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.36/1,559.90 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.36x = 1,559.90 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.36x = 987,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,447.90/1,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.57

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