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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.96, 1,694.51 and 581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.96, 1,694.51 and 581.53 is: 872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.96 : 1,694.51 = 581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.96/1,694.51 = 581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.96x = 1,694.51 × 581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.96x = 985,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,408.40/1,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.85

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