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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.88, 1,692.72 and 580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.88, 1,692.72 and 580.84 is: 870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.88 : 1,692.72 = 580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.88/1,692.72 = 580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.88x = 1,692.72 × 580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.88x = 983,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,199.48/1,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.95

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