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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.76, 1,697.06 and 583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.76, 1,697.06 and 583.11 is: 875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.76 : 1,697.06 = 583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.76/1,697.06 = 583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.76x = 1,697.06 × 583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.76x = 989,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,574.11/1,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.14

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