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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.84, 1,561.70 and 1,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.84, 1,561.70 and 1,008.60 is: 1,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.84 : 1,561.70 = 1,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.84/1,561.70 = 1,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.84x = 1,561.70 × 1,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.84x = 1,575,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,130.62/1,130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.89

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