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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.90, 1,561.02 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.90, 1,561.02 and 658.94 is: 909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.90 : 1,561.02 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.90/1,561.02 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.90x = 1,561.02 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.90x = 1,028,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,618.52/1,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.56

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