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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.15, 1,560.83 and 633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.15, 1,560.83 and 633.81 is: 874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.15 : 1,560.83 = 633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.15/1,560.83 = 633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.15x = 1,560.83 × 633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.15x = 989,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,266.49/1,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.57

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