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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.96, 1,560.60 and 738.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.96, 1,560.60 and 738.84 is: 1,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.96 : 1,560.60 = 738.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.96/1,560.60 = 738.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.96x = 1,560.60 × 738.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.96x = 1,153,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,033.70/1,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.62

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