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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.59, 1,696.65 and 583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.59, 1,696.65 and 583.15 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.59 : 1,696.65 = 583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.59/1,696.65 = 583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.59x = 1,696.65 × 583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.59x = 989,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,401.45/1,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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