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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.13, 1,622.60 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.13, 1,622.60 and 587.73 is: 882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.13 : 1,622.60 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.13/1,622.60 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.13x = 1,622.60 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.13x = 953,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,656.05/1,081.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.10

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