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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102, 1,652.14 and 581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102, 1,652.14 and 581.32 is: 871.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102 : 1,652.14 = 581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102/1,652.14 = 581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102x = 1,652.14 × 581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102x = 960,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,422.02/1,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.53

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