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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.61, 1,561.66 and 634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.61, 1,561.66 and 634.25 is: 875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.61 : 1,561.66 = 634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.61/1,561.66 = 634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.61x = 1,561.66 × 634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.61x = 990,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,485.17/1,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.29

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