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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.63, 1,698.48 and 584.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.63, 1,698.48 and 584.21 is: 876.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.63 : 1,698.48 = 584.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.63/1,698.48 = 584.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.63x = 1,698.48 × 584.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.63x = 992,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,260.51/1,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.84

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