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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.55, 1,561.47 and 634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.55, 1,561.47 and 634.21 is: 875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.55 : 1,561.47 = 634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.55/1,561.47 = 634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.55x = 1,561.47 × 634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.55x = 990,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,299.89/1,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.17

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