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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.30, 1,695.92 and 1,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.30, 1,695.92 and 1,039.48 is: 1,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.30 : 1,695.92 = 1,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.30/1,695.92 = 1,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.30x = 1,695.92 × 1,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.30x = 1,762,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,865.48/1,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.65

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