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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.32, 1,561.04 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.32, 1,561.04 and 759 is: 1,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.32 : 1,561.04 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.32/1,561.04 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.32x = 1,561.04 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.32x = 1,184,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,829.36/1,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.22

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