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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.61, 1,724.41 and 630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.61, 1,724.41 and 630.53 is: 944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.61 : 1,724.41 = 630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.61/1,724.41 = 630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.61x = 1,724.41 × 630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.61x = 1,087,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,287.32/1,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.14

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