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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.55, 1,658.37 and 586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.55, 1,658.37 and 586.04 is: 879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.55 : 1,658.37 = 586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.55/1,658.37 = 586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.55x = 1,658.37 × 586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.55x = 971,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,865.06/1,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.08

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