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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.32, 1,659.02 and 585.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.32, 1,659.02 and 585.93 is: 879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.32 : 1,659.02 = 585.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.32/1,659.02 = 585.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.32x = 1,659.02 × 585.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.32x = 972,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,069.59/1,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.45

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