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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.52, 1,559.61 and 711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.52, 1,559.61 and 711.21 is: 981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.52 : 1,559.61 = 711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.52/1,559.61 = 711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.52x = 1,559.61 × 711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.52x = 1,109,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,210.23/1,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.15

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