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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.68, 1,693.10 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.68, 1,693.10 and 580.26 is: 871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.68 : 1,693.10 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.68/1,693.10 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.68x = 1,693.10 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.68x = 982,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,438.21/1,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.20

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