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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.60, 1,574.64 and 587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.60, 1,574.64 and 587.15 is: 880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.60 : 1,574.64 = 587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.60/1,574.64 = 587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.60x = 1,574.64 × 587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.60x = 924,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,549.88/1,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.86

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