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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.96, 1,656.06 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.96, 1,656.06 and 585.08 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.96 : 1,656.06 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.96/1,656.06 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.96x = 1,656.06 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.96x = 968,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,927.58/1,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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