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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.59, 1,613.70 and 588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.59, 1,613.70 and 588.59 is: 883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.59 : 1,613.70 = 588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.59/1,613.70 = 588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.59x = 1,613.70 × 588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.59x = 949,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,807.68/1,074.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.88

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