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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.20, 1,698.94 and 577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.20, 1,698.94 and 577.99 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.20 : 1,698.94 = 577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.20/1,698.94 = 577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.20x = 1,698.94 × 577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.20x = 981,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,970.33/1,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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