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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.76, 1,689.89 and 580.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.76, 1,689.89 and 580.47 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.76 : 1,689.89 = 580.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.76/1,689.89 = 580.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.76x = 1,689.89 × 580.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.76x = 980,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,927.55/1,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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