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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.57, 1,560.23 and 633.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.57, 1,560.23 and 633.23 is: 873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.57 : 1,560.23 = 633.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.57/1,560.23 = 633.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.57x = 1,560.23 × 633.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.57x = 987,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,981.28/1,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.88

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