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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.51, 1,560.15 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.51, 1,560.15 and 633.17 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.51 : 1,560.15 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.51/1,560.15 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.51x = 1,560.15 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.51x = 987,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,840.18/1,130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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