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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.26 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.26 and 586.16 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.52 : 1,495.26 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.52/1,495.26 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.52x = 1,495.26 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.52x = 876,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,461.60/1,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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