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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.50, 1,561.40 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.50, 1,561.40 and 634.10 is: 875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.50 : 1,561.40 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.50/1,561.40 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.50x = 1,561.40 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.50x = 990,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,083.74/1,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.02

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