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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.21, 1,696.80 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.21, 1,696.80 and 583.10 is: 874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.21 : 1,696.80 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.21/1,696.80 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.21x = 1,696.80 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.21x = 989,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,404.08/1,131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.64

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