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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.41, 1,560.79 and 758.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.41, 1,560.79 and 758.47 is: 1,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.41 : 1,560.79 = 758.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.41/1,560.79 = 758.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.41x = 1,560.79 × 758.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.41x = 1,183,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,812.39/1,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.32

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