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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.68, 1,697.54 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.68, 1,697.54 and 583.24 is: 875.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.68 : 1,697.54 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.68/1,697.54 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.68x = 1,697.54 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.68x = 990,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,073.23/1,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.64

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