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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.52, 1,691.64 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.52, 1,691.64 and 579.24 is: 869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.52 : 1,691.64 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.52/1,691.64 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.52x = 1,691.64 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.52x = 979,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,865.55/1,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.04

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