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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.72, 1,559.66 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.72, 1,559.66 and 737.60 is: 1,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.72 : 1,559.66 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.72/1,559.66 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.72x = 1,559.66 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.72x = 1,150,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,393.73/1,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.40

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