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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.98, 1,560.23 and 1,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.98, 1,560.23 and 1,039.42 is: 1,431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.98 : 1,560.23 = 1,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.98/1,560.23 = 1,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.98x = 1,560.23 × 1,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.98x = 1,621,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,729.07/1,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.39

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