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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.28, 1,561.28 and 634.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.28, 1,561.28 and 634.00 is: 874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.28 : 1,561.28 = 634.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.28/1,561.28 = 634.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.28x = 1,561.28 × 634.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.28x = 989,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,851.77/1,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.98

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