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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.48, 1,561.61 and 634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.48, 1,561.61 and 634.17 is: 875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.48 : 1,561.61 = 634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.48/1,561.61 = 634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.48x = 1,561.61 × 634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.48x = 990,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,323.04/1,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.25

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