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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.40, 1,624.32 and 1,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.40, 1,624.32 and 1,130.40 is: 1,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.40 : 1,624.32 = 1,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.40/1,624.32 = 1,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.40x = 1,624.32 × 1,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.40x = 1,836,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,131.33/1,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.32

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