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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.94, 1,561.65 and 758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.94, 1,561.65 and 758.46 is: 1,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.94 : 1,561.65 = 758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.94/1,561.65 = 758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.94x = 1,561.65 × 758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.94x = 1,184,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,449.06/1,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.31

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