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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.96, 1,693.80 and 580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.96, 1,693.80 and 580.96 is: 870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.96 : 1,693.80 = 580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.96/1,693.80 = 580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.96x = 1,693.80 × 580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.96x = 984,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,030.05/1,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.85

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