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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.37, 1,561.24 and 634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.37, 1,561.24 and 634.03 is: 874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.37 : 1,561.24 = 634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.37/1,561.24 = 634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.37x = 1,561.24 × 634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.37x = 989,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,873.00/1,131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.93

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