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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.88, 1,694.08 and 582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.88, 1,694.08 and 582.40 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.88 : 1,694.08 = 582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.88/1,694.08 = 582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.88x = 1,694.08 × 582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.88x = 986,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,632.19/1,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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