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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.70, 1,656.96 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.70, 1,656.96 and 585.04 is: 877.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.70 : 1,656.96 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.70/1,656.96 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.70x = 1,656.96 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.70x = 969,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,387.88/1,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.51

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