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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.41, 1,561.19 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.41, 1,561.19 and 634.02 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.41 : 1,561.19 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.41/1,561.19 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.41x = 1,561.19 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.41x = 989,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,825.68/1,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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