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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.33, 1,558.36 and 737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.33, 1,558.36 and 737.08 is: 1,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.33 : 1,558.36 = 737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.33/1,558.36 = 737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.33x = 1,558.36 × 737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.33x = 1,148,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,635.99/1,130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.20

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