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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.55, 1,560.27 and 711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.55, 1,560.27 and 711.39 is: 980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.55 : 1,560.27 = 711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.55/1,560.27 = 711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.55x = 1,560.27 × 711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.55x = 1,109,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,968.99/1,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.93

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