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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.40, 1,558.53 and 972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.40, 1,558.53 and 972.72 is: 1,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.40 : 1,558.53 = 972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.40/1,558.53 = 972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.40x = 1,558.53 × 972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.40x = 1,516,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,013.30/1,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.13

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