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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.90, 1,692.99 and 581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.90, 1,692.99 and 581.01 is: 871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.90 : 1,692.99 = 581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.90/1,692.99 = 581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.90x = 1,692.99 × 581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.90x = 983,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,644.12/1,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.33

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