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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.84, 1,560.56 and 737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.84, 1,560.56 and 737.86 is: 1,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.84 : 1,560.56 = 737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.84/1,560.56 = 737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.84x = 1,560.56 × 737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.84x = 1,151,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,472.21/1,130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.25

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