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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.85, 1,560.51 and 711.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.85, 1,560.51 and 711.27 is: 981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.85 : 1,560.51 = 711.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.85/1,560.51 = 711.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.85x = 1,560.51 × 711.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.85x = 1,109,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,943.95/1,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.51

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