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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.45, 1,561.42 and 634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.45, 1,561.42 and 634.09 is: 875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.45 : 1,561.42 = 634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.45/1,561.42 = 634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.45x = 1,561.42 × 634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.45x = 990,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,077.70/1,131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.05

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