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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.43, 1,658.25 and 586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.43, 1,658.25 and 586.34 is: 878.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.43 : 1,658.25 = 586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.43/1,658.25 = 586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.43x = 1,658.25 × 586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.43x = 972,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,298.31/1,106.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.77

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