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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.87, 1,560.56 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.87, 1,560.56 and 633.56 is: 874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.87 : 1,560.56 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.87/1,560.56 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.87x = 1,560.56 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.87x = 988,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,697.42/1,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.28

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