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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.86, 1,560.80 and 945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.86, 1,560.80 and 945.29 is: 1,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.86 : 1,560.80 = 945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.86/1,560.80 = 945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.86x = 1,560.80 × 945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.86x = 1,475,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,400.83/1,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.52

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