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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.30, 1,697.01 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.30, 1,697.01 and 583.32 is: 875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.30 : 1,697.01 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.30/1,697.01 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.30x = 1,697.01 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.30x = 989,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,899.87/1,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.01

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