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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.54, 1,607.91 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.54, 1,607.91 and 585.12 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.54 : 1,607.91 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.54/1,607.91 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.54x = 1,607.91 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.54x = 940,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,820.30/1,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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