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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.03, 1,699.63 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.03, 1,699.63 and 583.63 is: 877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.03 : 1,699.63 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.03/1,699.63 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.03x = 1,699.63 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.03x = 991,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,949.35/1,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.03

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