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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.88, 1,693.48 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.88, 1,693.48 and 581.12 is: 871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.88 : 1,693.48 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.88/1,693.48 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.88x = 1,693.48 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.88x = 984,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,115.10/1,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.76

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