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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.53, 1,559.71 and 704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.53, 1,559.71 and 704.96 is: 972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.53 : 1,559.71 = 704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.53/1,559.71 = 704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.53x = 1,559.71 × 704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.53x = 1,099,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,533.16/1,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.58

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