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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.42 and 630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.42 and 630.94 is: 870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.08 : 1,566.42 = 630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.08/1,566.42 = 630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.08x = 1,566.42 × 630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.08x = 988,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,317.03/1,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.70

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