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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.52, 1,657.94 and 585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.52, 1,657.94 and 585.24 is: 877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.52 : 1,657.94 = 585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.52/1,657.94 = 585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.52x = 1,657.94 × 585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.52x = 970,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,292.81/1,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.68

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