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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.77, 1,561.58 and 634.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.77, 1,561.58 and 634.37 is: 875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.77 : 1,561.58 = 634.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.77/1,561.58 = 634.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.77x = 1,561.58 × 634.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.77x = 990,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,610.90/1,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.27

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