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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.53, 1,561.50 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.53, 1,561.50 and 634.10 is: 875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.53 : 1,561.50 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.53/1,561.50 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.53x = 1,561.50 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.53x = 990,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,139.34/1,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.05

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