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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.56, 1,567.02 and 631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.56, 1,567.02 and 631.39 is: 871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.56 : 1,567.02 = 631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.56/1,567.02 = 631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.56x = 1,567.02 × 631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.56x = 989,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,400.76/1,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.29

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