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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.40, 1,694.88 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.40, 1,694.88 and 583.20 is: 874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.40 : 1,694.88 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.40/1,694.88 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.40x = 1,694.88 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.40x = 988,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,454.02/1,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.43

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