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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.56, 1,560.56 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.56, 1,560.56 and 738.72 is: 1,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.56 : 1,560.56 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.56/1,560.56 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.56x = 1,560.56 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.56x = 1,152,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,816.88/1,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.79

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