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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.68, 1,697.85 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.68, 1,697.85 and 584.25 is: 876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.68 : 1,697.85 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.68/1,697.85 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.68x = 1,697.85 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.68x = 991,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,968.86/1,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.55

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