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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.94, 1,560.33 and 738.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.94, 1,560.33 and 738.23 is: 1,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.94 : 1,560.33 = 738.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.94/1,560.33 = 738.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.94x = 1,560.33 × 738.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.94x = 1,151,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,874.61/1,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.51

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