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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.41, 1,559.41 and 757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.41, 1,559.41 and 757.47 is: 1,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.41 : 1,559.41 = 757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.41/1,559.41 = 757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.41x = 1,559.41 × 757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.41x = 1,181,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,206.29/1,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.94

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