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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.84, 1,693.23 and 580.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.84, 1,693.23 and 580.74 is: 871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.84 : 1,693.23 = 580.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.84/1,693.23 = 580.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.84x = 1,693.23 × 580.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.84x = 983,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,326.39/1,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.09

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