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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.22, 1,693.49 and 581.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.22, 1,693.49 and 581.63 is: 871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.22 : 1,693.49 = 581.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.22/1,693.49 = 581.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.22x = 1,693.49 × 581.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.22x = 984,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,973.21/1,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.49

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