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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.45, 1,559.96 and 632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.45, 1,559.96 and 632.99 is: 873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.45 : 1,559.96 = 632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.45/1,559.96 = 632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.45x = 1,559.96 × 632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.45x = 987,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,439.08/1,130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.49

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