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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.52, 1,561.56 and 634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.52, 1,561.56 and 634.16 is: 875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.52 : 1,561.56 = 634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.52/1,561.56 = 634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.52x = 1,561.56 × 634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.52x = 990,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,278.89/1,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.18

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