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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.44, 1,694.12 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.44, 1,694.12 and 581.46 is: 871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.44 : 1,694.12 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.44/1,694.12 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.44x = 1,694.12 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.44x = 985,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,063.28/1,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.40

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