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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.76, 1,560.36 and 738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.76, 1,560.36 and 738.64 is: 1,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.76 : 1,560.36 = 738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.76/1,560.36 = 738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.76x = 1,560.36 × 738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.76x = 1,152,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,544.31/1,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.36

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