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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.79, 1,560.41 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.79, 1,560.41 and 633.32 is: 873.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.79 : 1,560.41 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.79/1,560.41 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.79x = 1,560.41 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.79x = 988,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,231.06/1,130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.93

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