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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.21, 1,695.01 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.21, 1,695.01 and 582.04 is: 872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.21 : 1,695.01 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.21/1,695.01 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.21x = 1,695.01 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.21x = 986,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,563.62/1,130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.90

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