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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.54, 1,560.87 and 1,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.54, 1,560.87 and 1,039.97 is: 1,432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.54 : 1,560.87 = 1,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.54/1,560.87 = 1,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.54x = 1,560.87 × 1,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.54x = 1,623,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,257.97/1,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.03

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