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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.06, 1,689.84 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.06, 1,689.84 and 580.68 is: 869.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.06 : 1,689.84 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.06/1,689.84 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.06x = 1,689.84 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.06x = 981,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,256.29/1,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.86

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