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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.58, 1,645.87 and 578.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.58, 1,645.87 and 578.85 is: 866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.58 : 1,645.87 = 578.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.58/1,645.87 = 578.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.58x = 1,645.87 × 578.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.58x = 952,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,705.32/1,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.43

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