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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.60, 1,691.38 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.60, 1,691.38 and 579.46 is: 869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.60 : 1,691.38 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.60/1,691.38 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.60x = 1,691.38 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.60x = 980,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,087.05/1,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.18

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