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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,688.15 and 997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,688.15 and 997.68 is: 1,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,688.15 = 997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,688.15 = 997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,688.15 × 997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 1,684,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,230.37/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.73

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