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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.39, 1,658.68 and 586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.39, 1,658.68 and 586.10 is: 878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.39 : 1,658.68 = 586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.39/1,658.68 = 586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.39x = 1,658.68 × 586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.39x = 972,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,155.03/1,106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.67

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