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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.07, 1,696.52 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.07, 1,696.52 and 583.10 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.07 : 1,696.52 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.07/1,696.52 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.07x = 1,696.52 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.07x = 989,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,229.41/1,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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