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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.86, 1,562.00 and 634.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.86, 1,562.00 and 634.38 is: 875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.86 : 1,562.00 = 634.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.86/1,562.00 = 634.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.86x = 1,562.00 × 634.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.86x = 990,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,898.39/1,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.46

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