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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.90, 1,560.10 and 1,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.90, 1,560.10 and 1,116.02 is: 1,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.90 : 1,560.10 = 1,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.90/1,560.10 = 1,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.90x = 1,560.10 × 1,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.90x = 1,741,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,102.80/1,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.10

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