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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.66, 1,696.06 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.66, 1,696.06 and 582.22 is: 874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.66 : 1,696.06 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.66/1,696.06 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.66x = 1,696.06 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.66x = 987,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,480.05/1,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.14

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