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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.49, 1,685.16 and 1,068.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.49, 1,685.16 and 1,068.93 is: 1,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.49 : 1,685.16 = 1,068.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.49/1,685.16 = 1,068.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.49x = 1,685.16 × 1,068.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.49x = 1,801,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,318.08/1,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.40

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