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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.46, 1,696.76 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.46, 1,696.76 and 583.02 is: 875.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.46 : 1,696.76 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.46/1,696.76 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.46x = 1,696.76 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.46x = 989,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,245.02/1,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.08

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