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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.57, 1,652.79 and 581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.57, 1,652.79 and 581.55 is: 872.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.57 : 1,652.79 = 581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.57/1,652.79 = 581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.57x = 1,652.79 × 581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.57x = 961,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,180.02/1,101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.55

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