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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.38, 1,561.31 and 633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.38, 1,561.31 and 633.99 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.38 : 1,561.31 = 633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.38/1,561.31 = 633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.38x = 1,561.31 × 633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.38x = 989,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,854.93/1,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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