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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.77, 1,750.80 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.77, 1,750.80 and 582 is: 871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.77 : 1,750.80 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.77/1,750.80 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.77x = 1,750.80 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.77x = 1,018,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,965.60/1,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.83

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