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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.19, 1,561.06 and 633.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.19, 1,561.06 and 633.82 is: 874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.19 : 1,561.06 = 633.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.19/1,561.06 = 633.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.19x = 1,561.06 × 633.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.19x = 989,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,427.88/1,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.68

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