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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.94, 1,497.22 and 587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.94, 1,497.22 and 587.58 is: 810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.94 : 1,497.22 = 587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.94/1,497.22 = 587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.94x = 1,497.22 × 587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.94x = 879,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,735.06/1,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.86

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