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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.77, 1,561.94 and 634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.77, 1,561.94 and 634.41 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.77 : 1,561.94 = 634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.77/1,561.94 = 634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.77x = 1,561.94 × 634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.77x = 990,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,904.13/1,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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