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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.60, 1,561.63 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.60, 1,561.63 and 634.23 is: 875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.60 : 1,561.63 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.60/1,561.63 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.60x = 1,561.63 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.60x = 990,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,432.20/1,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.25

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