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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.14, 1,561.07 and 633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.14, 1,561.07 and 633.83 is: 874.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.14 : 1,561.07 = 633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.14/1,561.07 = 633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.14x = 1,561.07 × 633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.14x = 989,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,444.10/1,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.73

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