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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.84, 1,650.20 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.84, 1,650.20 and 580.56 is: 869.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.84 : 1,650.20 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.84/1,650.20 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.84x = 1,650.20 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.84x = 958,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,040.11/1,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.49

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