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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.26, 1,658.29 and 585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.26, 1,658.29 and 585.64 is: 878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.26 : 1,658.29 = 585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.26/1,658.29 = 585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.26x = 1,658.29 × 585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.26x = 971,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,160.96/1,105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.67

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