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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.99, 1,560.83 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.99, 1,560.83 and 633.60 is: 874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.99 : 1,560.83 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.99/1,560.83 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.99x = 1,560.83 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.99x = 988,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,938.72/1,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.40

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