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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,560.88 and 711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,560.88 and 711.48 is: 982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,560.88 = 711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,560.88 = 711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,560.88 × 711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 1,110,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,534.90/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.29

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