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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.03, 1,698.36 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.03, 1,698.36 and 583.84 is: 875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.03 : 1,698.36 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.03/1,698.36 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.03x = 1,698.36 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.03x = 991,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,570.50/1,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.92

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