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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.40, 1,560.16 and 737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.40, 1,560.16 and 737.42 is: 1,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.40 : 1,560.16 = 737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.40/1,560.16 = 737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.40x = 1,560.16 × 737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.40x = 1,150,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,493.19/1,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.78

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