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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.39, 1,559.96 and 633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.39, 1,559.96 and 633.05 is: 873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.39 : 1,559.96 = 633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.39/1,559.96 = 633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.39x = 1,559.96 × 633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.39x = 987,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,532.68/1,130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.62

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