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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.87, 1,572.61 and 586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.87, 1,572.61 and 586.70 is: 879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.87 : 1,572.61 = 586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.87/1,572.61 = 586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.87x = 1,572.61 × 586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.87x = 922,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,643.16/1,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.66

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