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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.43, 1,660.35 and 586.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.43, 1,660.35 and 586.21 is: 879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.43 : 1,660.35 = 586.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.43/1,660.35 = 586.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.43x = 1,660.35 × 586.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.43x = 973,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,302.54/1,106.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.68

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