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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.95, 1,562.17 and 634.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.95, 1,562.17 and 634.62 is: 875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.95 : 1,562.17 = 634.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.95/1,562.17 = 634.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.95x = 1,562.17 × 634.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.95x = 991,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,381.15/1,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.82

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