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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.97, 1,693.47 and 580.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.97, 1,693.47 and 580.87 is: 871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.97 : 1,693.47 = 580.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.97/1,693.47 = 580.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.97x = 1,693.47 × 580.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.97x = 983,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,685.92/1,128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.31

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