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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.43, 1,559.97 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.43, 1,559.97 and 633.12 is: 873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.43 : 1,559.97 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.43/1,559.97 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.43x = 1,559.97 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.43x = 987,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,648.21/1,130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.69

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