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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.23, 1,572.62 and 586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.23, 1,572.62 and 586.33 is: 879.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.23 : 1,572.62 = 586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.23/1,572.62 = 586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.23x = 1,572.62 × 586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.23x = 922,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,074.28/1,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.65

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