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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.09, 1,560.72 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.09, 1,560.72 and 633.72 is: 874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.09 : 1,560.72 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.09/1,560.72 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.09x = 1,560.72 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.09x = 989,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,059.48/1,131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.43

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