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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.61, 1,561.68 and 634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.61, 1,561.68 and 634.36 is: 875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.61 : 1,561.68 = 634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.61/1,561.68 = 634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.61x = 1,561.68 × 634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.61x = 990,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,667.32/1,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.45

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