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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.32, 1,566.81 and 631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.32, 1,566.81 and 631.25 is: 871.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.32 : 1,566.81 = 631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.32/1,566.81 = 631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.32x = 1,566.81 × 631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.32x = 989,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,040.98/1,135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.16

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