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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.08, 1,650.12 and 586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.08, 1,650.12 and 586 is: 879

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.08 : 1,650.12 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.08/1,650.12 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.08x = 1,650.12 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.08x = 966,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,970.32/1,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879

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