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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.12, 1,572.66 and 587.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.12, 1,572.66 and 587.12 is: 880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.12 : 1,572.66 = 587.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.12/1,572.66 = 587.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.12x = 1,572.66 × 587.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.12x = 923,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,340.14/1,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.11

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