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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.17, 1,561.01 and 633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.17, 1,561.01 and 633.92 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.17 : 1,561.01 = 633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.17/1,561.01 = 633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.17x = 1,561.01 × 633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.17x = 989,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,544.48/1,131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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