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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.29, 1,692.50 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.29, 1,692.50 and 580.32 is: 870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.29 : 1,692.50 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.29/1,692.50 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.29x = 1,692.50 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.29x = 982,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,188.70/1,128.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.51

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