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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.37, 1,559.79 and 632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.37, 1,559.79 and 632.97 is: 873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.37 : 1,559.79 = 632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.37/1,559.79 = 632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.37x = 1,559.79 × 632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.37x = 987,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,300.28/1,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.43

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