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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.99, 1,559.93 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.99, 1,559.93 and 711 is: 980.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.99 : 1,559.93 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.99/1,559.93 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.99x = 1,559.93 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.99x = 1,109,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,106.68/1,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.66

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