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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.43, 1,573.02 and 586.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.43, 1,573.02 and 586.61 is: 880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.43 : 1,573.02 = 586.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.43/1,573.02 = 586.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.43x = 1,573.02 × 586.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.43x = 922,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,747.30/1,048.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.12

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