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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,559.19 and 737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,559.19 and 737.71 is: 1,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,559.19 = 737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,559.19 = 737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,559.19 × 737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 1,150,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,230.05/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.40

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