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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.60, 1,693.60 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.60, 1,693.60 and 580.72 is: 870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.60 : 1,693.60 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.60/1,693.60 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.60x = 1,693.60 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.60x = 983,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,507.39/1,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.67

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