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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.08, 1,560.99 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.08, 1,560.99 and 627.06 is: 865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.08 : 1,560.99 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.08/1,560.99 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.08x = 1,560.99 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.08x = 978,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,834.39/1,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.40

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