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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.02, 1,658.02 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.02, 1,658.02 and 584.90 is: 877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.02 : 1,658.02 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.02/1,658.02 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.02x = 1,658.02 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.02x = 969,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,775.90/1,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.61

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