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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.88, 1,561.98 and 634.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.88, 1,561.98 and 634.51 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.88 : 1,561.98 = 634.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.88/1,561.98 = 634.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.88x = 1,561.98 × 634.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.88x = 991,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,091.93/1,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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