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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.08, 1,609.94 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.08, 1,609.94 and 586.08 is: 880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.08 : 1,609.94 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.08/1,609.94 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.08x = 1,609.94 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.08x = 943,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,553.64/1,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.11

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