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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.16, 1,560.69 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.16, 1,560.69 and 738.12 is: 1,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.16 : 1,560.69 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.16/1,560.69 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.16x = 1,560.69 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.16x = 1,151,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,976.50/1,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.30

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