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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.24, 1,558.89 and 710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.24, 1,558.89 and 710.25 is: 979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.24 : 1,558.89 = 710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.24/1,558.89 = 710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.24x = 1,558.89 × 710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.24x = 1,107,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,201.62/1,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.62

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