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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.61, 1,657.76 and 585.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.61, 1,657.76 and 585.86 is: 878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.61 : 1,657.76 = 585.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.61/1,657.76 = 585.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.61x = 1,657.76 × 585.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.61x = 971,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,204.06/1,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.44

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