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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.17, 1,561.04 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.17, 1,561.04 and 633.86 is: 874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.17 : 1,561.04 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.17/1,561.04 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.17x = 1,561.04 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.17x = 989,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,469.84/1,131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.74

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