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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.08, 1,560.90 and 633.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.08, 1,560.90 and 633.71 is: 874.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.08 : 1,560.90 = 633.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.08/1,560.90 = 633.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.08x = 1,560.90 × 633.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.08x = 989,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,164.22/1,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.53

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