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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.42, 1,561.45 and 634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.42, 1,561.45 and 634.17 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.42 : 1,561.45 = 634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.42/1,561.45 = 634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.42x = 1,561.45 × 634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.42x = 990,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,224.75/1,131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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