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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.36, 1,561.17 and 633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.36, 1,561.17 and 633.93 is: 874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.36 : 1,561.17 = 633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.36/1,561.17 = 633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.36x = 1,561.17 × 633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.36x = 989,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,672.50/1,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.76

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