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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.03, 1,497.34 and 587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.03, 1,497.34 and 587.64 is: 810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.03 : 1,497.34 = 587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.03/1,497.34 = 587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.03x = 1,497.34 × 587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.03x = 879,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,897.82/1,085.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.94

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