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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.95, 1,562.08 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.95, 1,562.08 and 634.56 is: 875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.95 : 1,562.08 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.95/1,562.08 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.95x = 1,562.08 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.95x = 991,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,233.48/1,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.69

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