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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.53, 1,561.54 and 634.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.53, 1,561.54 and 634.27 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.53 : 1,561.54 = 634.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.53/1,561.54 = 634.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.53x = 1,561.54 × 634.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.53x = 990,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,437.98/1,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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