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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.90, 1,561.26 and 1,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.90, 1,561.26 and 1,041.98 is: 1,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.90 : 1,561.26 = 1,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.90/1,561.26 = 1,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.90x = 1,561.26 × 1,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.90x = 1,626,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,793.89/1,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.50

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