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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.66, 1,560.30 and 911.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.66, 1,560.30 and 911.18 is: 1,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.66 : 1,560.30 = 911.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.66/1,560.30 = 911.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.66x = 1,560.30 × 911.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.66x = 1,421,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,714.15/1,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.42

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