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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.24, 1,499 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.24, 1,499 and 588.90 is: 812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.24 : 1,499 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.24/1,499 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.24x = 1,499 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.24x = 882,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,761.10/1,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.68

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