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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.95, 1,694.52 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.95, 1,694.52 and 581.99 is: 872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.95 : 1,694.52 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.95/1,694.52 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.95x = 1,694.52 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.95x = 986,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,185.22/1,129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.77

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