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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.35, 1,571.84 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.35, 1,571.84 and 586.18 is: 878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.35 : 1,571.84 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.35/1,571.84 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.35x = 1,571.84 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.35x = 921,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,377.98/1,048.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.88

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