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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.72, 1,560.30 and 658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.72, 1,560.30 and 658.42 is: 908.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.72 : 1,560.30 = 658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.72/1,560.30 = 658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.72x = 1,560.30 × 658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.72x = 1,027,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,332.73/1,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.57

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