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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.47, 1,561.36 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.47, 1,561.36 and 634.10 is: 875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.47 : 1,561.36 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.47/1,561.36 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.47x = 1,561.36 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.47x = 990,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,058.38/1,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.02

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