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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.50, 1,559.99 and 632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.50, 1,559.99 and 632.98 is: 873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.50 : 1,559.99 = 632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.50/1,559.99 = 632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.50x = 1,559.99 × 632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.50x = 987,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,442.47/1,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.46

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