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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.23, 1,561.16 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.23, 1,561.16 and 633.84 is: 874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.23 : 1,561.16 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.23/1,561.16 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.23x = 1,561.16 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.23x = 989,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,522.49/1,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.74

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