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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.43, 1,558.54 and 731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.43, 1,558.54 and 731.41 is: 1,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.43 : 1,558.54 = 731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.43/1,558.54 = 731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.43x = 1,558.54 × 731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.43x = 1,139,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,931.74/1,130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.41

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