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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.98, 1,561.38 and 733.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.98, 1,561.38 and 733.25 is: 1,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.98 : 1,561.38 = 733.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.98/1,561.38 = 733.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.98x = 1,561.38 × 733.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.98x = 1,144,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,883.04/1,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.40

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