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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.80, 1,561.73 and 634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.80, 1,561.73 and 634.46 is: 875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.80 : 1,561.73 = 634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.80/1,561.73 = 634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.80x = 1,561.73 × 634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.80x = 990,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,844.23/1,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.46

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