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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.26, 1,560.96 and 633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.26, 1,560.96 and 633.83 is: 874.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.26 : 1,560.96 = 633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.26/1,560.96 = 633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.26x = 1,560.96 × 633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.26x = 989,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,375.47/1,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.58

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