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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.84, 1,560.52 and 633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.84, 1,560.52 and 633.50 is: 874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.84 : 1,560.52 = 633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.84/1,560.52 = 633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.84x = 1,560.52 × 633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.84x = 988,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,589.42/1,130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.21

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