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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.52, 1,696.08 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.52, 1,696.08 and 583.12 is: 874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.52 : 1,696.08 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.52/1,696.08 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.52x = 1,696.08 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.52x = 989,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,018.17/1,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.06

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