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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.36, 1,903.32 and 1,130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.36, 1,903.32 and 1,130.88 is: 1,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.36 : 1,903.32 = 1,130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.36/1,903.32 = 1,130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.36x = 1,903.32 × 1,130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.36x = 2,152,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,426.52/1,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.32

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