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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.83, 1,693.13 and 573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.83, 1,693.13 and 573.98 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.83 : 1,693.13 = 573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.83/1,693.13 = 573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.83x = 1,693.13 × 573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.83x = 971,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,811.42/1,128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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