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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.23, 1,561.17 and 633.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.23, 1,561.17 and 633.91 is: 874.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.23 : 1,561.17 = 633.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.23/1,561.17 = 633.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.23x = 1,561.17 × 633.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.23x = 989,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,641.27/1,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.84

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