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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.34, 1,660.50 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.34, 1,660.50 and 586.73 is: 880.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.34 : 1,660.50 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.34/1,660.50 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.34x = 1,660.50 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.34x = 974,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,256.86/1,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.61

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