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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.96, 1,561.20 and 738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.96, 1,561.20 and 738.56 is: 1,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.96 : 1,561.20 = 738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.96/1,561.20 = 738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.96x = 1,561.20 × 738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.96x = 1,153,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,039.87/1,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.52

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