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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.53, 1,681.58 and 1,037.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.53, 1,681.58 and 1,037.58 is: 1,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.53 : 1,681.58 = 1,037.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.53/1,681.58 = 1,037.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.53x = 1,681.58 × 1,037.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.53x = 1,744,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,773.78/1,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.32

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