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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.80, 1,561.84 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.80, 1,561.84 and 634.34 is: 875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.80 : 1,561.84 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.80/1,561.84 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.80x = 1,561.84 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.80x = 990,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,737.59/1,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.36

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