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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.50, 1,561.28 and 634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.50, 1,561.28 and 634.16 is: 875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.50 : 1,561.28 = 634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.50/1,561.28 = 634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.50x = 1,561.28 × 634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.50x = 990,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,102.06/1,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.03

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