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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.13, 1,560.89 and 633.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.13, 1,560.89 and 633.69 is: 874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.13 : 1,560.89 = 633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.13/1,560.89 = 633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.13x = 1,560.89 × 633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.13x = 989,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,112.58/1,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.45

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